Could someone help me out with the names of the face cards (King, Queen, Jack) in Spanish?
Also, what is the "ace" called and the names of the suits?

Interesting question.

Actually there are two kind of decks: the french one and the spanish one. The french one is the one with hearts, diamonds,... and the spanish one is the one with blades, golds, coups,...

In the french deck:
King=rey
Queen=reina
J...=jota
ace=as

In the spanish deck:
King=rey
Horse=caballo
J...=sota
ace=as

regards.

Fernando

Saludos,

Can you tell me what the 4 suits are in the Spanish deck? I played a few times when I was studying there and I can't remember really how to do so anymore. Does anyone know of a website or a book which lists the rules?

Thanks!
-GG

mmm ..... espadas (swords), copas (cups), oro and bastos (clubs, literally)

Which are you favourite card games?
The king, of course, is Mus but el Tute & la Pocha are OK