noun🔗ShareJaque mateThe conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture."The chess club's star player delivered a stunning checkmate in the final round. "El jugador estrella del club de ajedrez dio un jaque mate impresionante en la ronda final.gameachievementsportoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJaque mate, derrota total(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat."The overwhelming workload was a checkmate; there was no way to finish everything on time. "La abrumadora carga de trabajo fue un jaque mate; no había forma de terminar todo a tiempo.situationgameachievementoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar jaque mateTo put the king of an opponent into checkmate."That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"¡Ese idiota me dio jaque mate en cuatro jugadas!gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar jaque mate, arrinconar(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape."The overwhelming evidence of her cheating checkmated her defense, leaving her with no option but to admit the truth. "La abrumadora evidencia de su engaño arrinconó su defensa, dejándola sin otra opción que admitir la verdad.situationgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareJaque mateWord called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game."She moved her queen, trapping his king. "Checkmate!" she exclaimed, grinning. "Movió su reina, atrapando a su rey. "¡Jaque mate!", exclamó, sonriendo.gameexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareJaque mate(by extension) Said when one has checkmated someone (placed them in a losing situation with no escape.)""After I caught him lying to Mom, I showed her the email. Checkmate! He couldn't deny it anymore." "“Después de que lo pillé mintiendo a mamá, le mostré el correo electrónico. ¡Jaque mate! Ya no pudo negarlo.”gamesportentertainmentachievementexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
