This is the 7713th most frequent Spanish word.
liguilla
"Playoff" or "small league" phase in sports tournaments.
In this sentence, 'liguilla' is used to refer to the playoff stage of a sports tournament, specifically in contexts like soccer.
Los equipos clasificaron para la liguilla después de una emocionante temporada.
The teams qualified for the playoffs after an exciting season.
Here, 'liguilla' emphasizes its role as the crucial concluding series of games determining the tournament winner.
La liguilla es el momento culminante del campeonato.
The playoffs are the culminating moment of the championship.
In this context, 'liguilla' signifies an intermediate stage before reaching the final, where teams compete to secure their position.