gambit

• Sustantivo que denota una jugada o movimiento inicial estratégico, a menudo con un riesgo o sacrificio calculado, empleado para obtener ventaja en un juego, conversación u otra situación competitiva.

A noun referring to a strategic opening move or remark, often involving a calculated risk or sacrifice, used to gain an advantage in a game, conversation, or other competitive situation.

1. B2formalsport

   A chess opening in which a player sacrifices a pawn or piece to gain a positional advantage.

   Gambito en ajedrez

   • The Queen's Gambit is a classic opening in chess.
   • He played a risky gambit, sacrificing his knight early on.
   • Many beginners struggle to defend against the King's Gambit.

2. Strategic remarkB2formal

   A remark or action intended to start a conversation or gain an advantage.

   Treta o maniobra estratégica

   • Her opening gambit was a question about his background.
   • He used a clever gambit to steer the negotiation in his favor.
   • The politician's gambit was to appeal to the audience's emotions.

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3. Calculated moveC1formal

   A calculated maneuver or strategy designed to achieve a specific goal.

   Jugada calculada

   • The company's gambit to acquire a smaller rival paid off.
   • His gambit to win the contract involved offering a lower price.
   • She saw through his gambit and refused to be manipulated.

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