estrategia
/estɾaˈtexja/feminine
The English phrase strategy means estrategia in Spanish.
estrategia is used to refer to a plan of action. A synonym you can use for strategy when you mean approach is enfoque.
Meaning: plan of action (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun estrategia is feminine and is preceded by the feminine article la (the strategy). The plural form of estrategia is estrategias.
How do you pronounce it?
/estɾaˈtexja/
Did you know?
- While estrategia is a formal term, in casual Spanish, people often use maña to describe a clever or tricky 'strategy' used to solve a problem.
- In many Spanish-speaking business contexts, you might hear the term plan de ataque, which translates to 'attack plan', used as a colorful way to describe a business 'strategy'.
- The word estrategia shares the same ancient Greek roots as the English word 'strategy', both tracing back to 'strategos', meaning 'leader of an army'.
Examples in context
- No entiendo la estrategia de Tom.I don't understand Tom's strategy.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of understanding regarding the estrategia of someone.Tatoeba #2496433 by Shishir, translation #2276248 by CK
- Acordamos elaborar una estrategia.We agreed to elaborate a strategy.This sentence is useful for describing the agreement to develop a estrategia.Tatoeba #1688034 by marcelostockle, translation #1665309 by al_ex_an_der
- La estrategia obviamente no funcionó.That strategy obviously didn't work.This sentence is useful for stating that a estrategia was unsuccessful.Tatoeba #4900878 by Ruthdq, translation #4900675 by CK
- La empresa desarrolló una nueva estrategia de marketing para aumentar sus ventas.The company developed a new marketing strategy to increase its sales.
- Tenemos que desarrollar un buen plan para ganar el partido.We need to develop a good strategy to win the game.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing their marketing plan at work.
- Lucía¿Cuál es nuestra nueva estrategia?What is our new strategy?
- JavierNecesitamos una estrategia más clara, Lucía.We need a clearer strategy, Lucía.
- LucíaTengo una estrategia para el próximo mes.I have a strategy for next month.
- JavierEspero que tu estrategia sea buena.I hope your strategy is good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strategy” translations and entries estrategia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estrategia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
