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    Juega (en. Play)

    /ˈxweɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To engage in a recreational or sports activity.
    The child plays in the park.
    El niño juega en el parque.
    To participate in a game, especially for fun.
    We play chess on Sundays.
    Nosotros jugamos al ajedrez los domingos.
    To make use of something as a playing instrument.
    She plays with her dolls at home.
    Ella juega con sus muñecas en la casa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'iocare', which means to play.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play marbles
    Playing marbles in a friendly competition.
    jugar a las canicas
    to play a role
    Performing an important function or part in a context.
    jugar un papel
    to risk it all
    Risking everything in a situation.
    jugarse el todo por el todo

    Related Words

    game
    Recreational or sports activity.
    juego
    player
    A person who plays, especially in a sport or game.
    jugador
    playability
    The quality of something that can be played.
    jugabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To play cat and mouse
    They are playing cat and mouse in the office with the tasks.
    Están jugando al gato y al ratón en la oficina con las tareas.
    To have a game
    Last weekend we played a card game.
    El fin de semana pasado echamos un juego de cartas.