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baccara

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //bæˈkɑːrə//

KK: /bæˈkɑːrə/

noun
Definition

A card game that is played between a banker and players, often found in casinos.


Example

They decided to play baccara at the casino last night.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever played baccara before?
Sloth B
No, I haven't tried it yet, but I've heard it's fun.
Sloth A
It's a really interesting card game; you should give it a go.
Sloth B
Definitely! I love learning new games like baccara.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bacarat
chemin
punto
Antonyms
Root Explanation

Baccara originates from the Spanish word 'bacará', which refers to a card game. The term itself is believed to derive from the Italian 'baccarà', which is a variant of 'baccara' in the context of gambling. The word does not have clear Latin or Greek roots but is associated with the game of chance.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word 'bacará' for a card game, which helps you remember that 'baccara' refers to a gambling game.

Visually Confused Words
acara
vaccaria
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