revancha
/reˈbant͡ʃa/feminine
The English phrase 'rematch' is translated into Spanish as revancha.
The term refers to a second contest between the same opponents, a return game (noun).
Meaning: second contest between the same opponents, a return game (noun)
Which one should you use?
While revancha can be used to mean a rematch in sports, its literal sense in many contexts is 'revenge' or 'vengeance'.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈbantʃa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, tomar revancha can describe someone who recovers their losses in gambling or business, even if no formal 'game' was played.
- The word revancha shares a common ancestor with the English word 'revenge', both tracing back to the French 'revanche'.
- The concept of a 'rematch' in Spanish is often linked to the idea of restoring one's honor, reflecting the word's roots in vengeance.
Examples in context
- Vamos a tener una revanchita en el torneo de ajedrez este fin de semanaWe are going to have a little rematch in the chess tournament this weekend
- La revancha será el próximo sábado.The rematch will be next Saturday.
- Queremos una revancha en el torneo.We want a rematch in the tournament.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a tennis match.
- Daniel¿Quieres una revancha, María?Do you want a rematch, María?
- María¡Claro que sí, Daniel!Of course, Daniel!
- DanielLa revancha será mañana por la tarde.The rematch will be tomorrow afternoon.
- MaríaPerfecto, estaré lista para jugar.Perfect, I will be ready to play.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rematch” translations and entries revancha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries revancha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
