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/emˈpate/

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Translation

draw, tie

Word origin

Derived from the verb empatar ('to tie, to draw'), itself built on the idea of two sides being made equal.

Origin
Spanish
Root
empatar

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralempates

Examples

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The match ended in a two-goal draw.

igualados tabla.

A draw leaves the two teams level in the table.

, prórroga.

In the event of a tie, extra time will be played.

arruinó .

The last-minute equaliser ruined our hopes.

¿ ?

Does a draw seem like a fair result to you?

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This word is part of lesson 94.