No. 66 in Spanish
partido
"Partido" can mean "match" or "game" in sports, "party" in politics, or "split/divided" depending on context.
In a sentence
El partido de fútbol empieza a las ocho.
The soccer game starts at eight.
In this sentence, 'partido' refers to a sports match or game, specifically a soccer match.
El partido liberal presentó sus propuestas para las elecciones.
The liberal party presented their proposals for the elections.
Here, 'partido' stands for a political party, indicating an organization or group with specific political goals.
El plato se partió en dos al caerse al suelo.
The plate broke into two pieces when it fell to the ground.
In this instance, the verb form 'se partió' (derived from 'partir') is used, meaning 'broke' or 'split', showcasing its use beyond the noun form.
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