táctico

tactical

adjective TAK-tee-koh Rare

Origin: From Modern Latin 'tacticus', from Greek 'taktikos' (fit for arranging), from 'tassein' (to arrange).

Usage Note

Táctico relates to tactics — the practical, short-term manoeuvres used to achieve a goal — as opposed to estratégico (strategic), which concerns the broader long-term plan. The distinction mirrors English: a error táctico is a tactical mistake in a game or operation. The noun form is táctica (tactic, tactics). Feminine: táctica.

Examples

"El entrenador tomó una decisión táctica en el descanso."

Natural Translation

The coach made a tactical decision at halftime.

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