gin (rummy, that is)

Spanish translation: escoba

14:23 Jul 15, 2020
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino / Play on words
English term or phrase: gin (rummy, that is)
"Recreation refreshes out bodies and souls. During these Covid-19 days, however, vacations, sports, and parties have to be rethought. My husband and I have enjoyed cribbage and gin (rummy, that is). Brainstorm new ways to have fun at home as a couple."

Any kind of pun or word play would be acceptable here. I am having trouble coming up with something witty.

Thanks!
Kathleen Shelly
Local time: 18:18
Spanish translation:escoba
Explanation:
"darle a la escoba (el juego de cartas, quiero decir)".

Es el único juego de palabras que se le ocurre a este cerebro chamuscado :P La escoba es un juego de cartas que se juega en España, no sé si el locale es España o si funciona en LatAm/EE. UU. también.



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Note added at 46 mins (2020-07-15 15:09:44 GMT)
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También se podría jugar con la palabra "chinchón", que es un juego de naipes y una bebida.
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Laura Serantes
Spain
Local time: 00:18
Grading comment
I used the chinchon. It worked best for my purposes.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3escoba
Laura Serantes
3 +1canasta
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
4canasta
Eugenia Martin
3Rummy
Gabriel Ferrero


Discussion entries: 4





  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
canasta


Explanation:
Una variante en español...

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canasta_(juego)

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin_Rummy

Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
Mexico
Local time: 17:18
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 28

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Vladyslav Nestertsov Belyak
26 mins
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
canasta


Explanation:
El juego de cartas o la canasta de baloncesto.
Creo que hay otros... Sigo pensando.

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También la escoba

Eugenia Martin
Spain
Local time: 00:18
Native speaker of: Spanish
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Rummy


Explanation:
I found the term "rummy" on an entertainment and card games Spanish language website, so there may not be an equivalent. Card games are linked to a country or culture's heritage and customs. Like cuisine specialities (ceviche, lasagna, etc), they not always have equivalence in other cultures.


    https://psicologiaymente.com/social/juegos-para-dos-personas
Gabriel Ferrero
France
Local time: 00:18
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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42 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
escoba


Explanation:
"darle a la escoba (el juego de cartas, quiero decir)".

Es el único juego de palabras que se le ocurre a este cerebro chamuscado :P La escoba es un juego de cartas que se juega en España, no sé si el locale es España o si funciona en LatAm/EE. UU. también.



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Note added at 46 mins (2020-07-15 15:09:44 GMT)
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También se podría jugar con la palabra "chinchón", que es un juego de naipes y una bebida.


    https://www.nhfournier.es/como-jugar/escoba/
Laura Serantes
Spain
Local time: 00:18
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GalicianGalician, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
I used the chinchon. It worked best for my purposes.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Me gusta. La esoba si se juega en México y en otras partes de la América Latina. ¡Gracias!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Giuliana Maltempo
7 mins
  -> Gracias, Giuliana!

agree  patinba
1 hr
  -> Gracias, patinba

agree  Maximiliano Vaccaro
2 hrs
  -> Gracias, Maximiliano
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