naipes
/ˈnaj.pe/
Part of Speech: noun (plural)
ES
Spanish term for playing cards or a deck of cards used for card games.
Vamos a jugar una partida con los naipes después de la cena.
We are going to play a round with the playing cards after dinner.
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word nā'ib, referring to a representative or deputy, later adopted into Spanish to describe the face cards in a deck.
Memory Aid
Think of 'naipes' as similar to 'nap' — you might take a nap after playing too many card games.
Quick answers
What does naipes mean?
naipes means: Spanish term for playing cards or a deck of cards used for card games.
How do you pronounce naipes?
naipes: /ˈnaj.pe/
How is naipes used in a sentence?
Vamos a jugar una partida con los naipes después de la cena.