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backgammon

backgammon

noun bak-GAH-mon Rare
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Origin: From English backgammon, of uncertain ultimate origin.

Usage Note

Backgammon is used in Spanish as a direct borrowing from English. The traditional Spanish name tablas reales also exists, especially in Spain, though the English form is common today. It is masculine (el backgammon) and invariable, appearing mainly in board-game and leisure contexts.

Examples

"Aprendió a jugar al backgammon de niño."

Natural Translation

He learned to play backgammon as a child.

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