card play

[/kɑrd pleɪ/]
nounpl: card plays
jogo de cartas
1. the act of playing cards or a specific move made during a card game
His card play was impressive, demonstrating excellent strategy and timing.
Seu jogo de cartas foi impressionante, demonstrando excelente estratégia e timing.
2. the skill or technique involved in playing card games
She improved her card play through years of practice and study.
Ela melhorou seu jogo de cartas através de anos de prática e estudo.
3. a particular sequence or tactic used in a card game
That was a brilliant card play that caught everyone off guard.
Aquela foi uma jogada brilhante de cartas que pegou todos de surpresa.
Card playing is a popular pastime in both Brazil and the United States, with 'card play' often used in contexts discussing strategy in games like poker, bridge, and truco (a traditional Brazilian card game). In Brazil, card games are deeply embedded in social culture, while in the USA, poker strategy and card play technique are frequently discussed in competitive and recreational contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
card gamecard strategycard techniqueplaymove
Antonyms / Antônimos
no playabstention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogo de cartas
standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogo de carta
colloquial singular form common in speech
São Paulo
jogo de cartas
standard usage, may also hear 'cartada' for a specific play
Portugal
jogo de cartas
identical to Brazilian usage; also 'cartada' for a specific move

Related Words

pokerbridgeshuffledealhandtricktrumpbluff

Related Idioms & Phrases

play one's cards right
card up one's sleeve
show one's cards
hold the cards
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