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cancha

court

noun KAHN-chah Less Common
Travel & Places Landmarks

Origin: From Quechua kancha (enclosure, field)

Also means

sports field

Usage Note

Cancha is the standard word for a sports court or playing field throughout Latin America (cancha de tenis, cancha de fútbol), but is rarely used in Spain, where pista (for tennis, basketball) or campo (for football) are preferred instead. Its Quechua origin reflects the indigenous influence on Latin American Spanish. Estar en su cancha (to be in one's element) is a common idiomatic expression.

Examples

"Los niños juegan en la cancha del parque."

Natural Translation

The children play on the park court.

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