jugada inteligente
/xuɡada intelixente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "smart move" is translated into Spanish as jugada inteligente.
jugada inteligente refers to a clever or strategic action taken to achieve a desired result. It is used in literal contexts, such as in board games or sports, as well as in metaphorical contexts, such as in business or social strategy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jugada, meaning a play or move (often in a game or strategy) and inteligente, meaning intelligent.
Which one should you use?
While jugada inteligente is a standard way to describe a smart move, you might use jugada maestra if the move was exceptionally brilliant or decisive. Movida astuta translates to "astute move" and buena jugada means "good play".
Did you know?
- The word jugada comes from the verb jugar, which shares a deep linguistic ancestor with the Latin word iocus, meaning 'joke' or 'jest'.
- The word movida in movida astuta can also refer to a 'commotion' or a 'scene' in a social context, depending on the country.
- In Spanish, the word jugada is often used to describe a 'setup' or a 'trick' played on someone, not just a strategic move.
Examples in context
- Has hecho un movimiento inteligenteYou made a smart move.
- Esa fue una jugada inteligenteThat was a smart move.
- ¡Buena jugada!Smart move!
- Fue una jugada inteligente de su parte.It was a smart move on his part.
- Cambiar de estrategia fue una jugada inteligente.Changing strategy was a smart move.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a business decision.
- AlejandroHe decidido invertir en el nuevo proyecto.I have decided to invest in the new project.
- MaríaCreo que es una jugada inteligente, Alejandro.I think it is a smart move, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, María. Me tomó tiempo decidirlo.Thanks, María. It took me some time to decide.
- MaríaVale la pena esperar por el resultado.It is worth waiting for the result.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inteligente, jugada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
