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    Juegan (en. They play)

    /ˈxweɣan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To engage in an activity for fun or entertainment.
    The children play in the park every afternoon.
    Los niños juegan en el parque cada tarde.
    To participate in a game or sport.
    They play soccer on Sundays.
    Ellos juegan al fútbol los domingos.
    To take an action that involves risk or chance.
    In the betting house, many wager their money.
    En la casa de apuestas, muchos juegan su dinero.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'iocare', which means to play.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play hide and seek
    A game where participants hide and one must find them.
    jugar a la escondida
    to play with fire
    To take unnecessary risks that can lead to negative consequences.
    jugar con fuego
    to play dirty
    To act dishonestly or unethically to win.
    jugar sucio

    Related Words

    to play
    To engage in a game.
    jugar
    player
    Person who participates in a game.
    jugador
    game
    Recreational or competitive activity.
    juego

    Slang Meanings

    To play something seriously.
    When he says he plays, he is really taking the matter very seriously.
    Cuando él dice que juega, realmente se está tomando el asunto muy en serio.
    To not play fair.
    In that competition, he doesn’t play fair; he always cheats.
    En esa competencia, él no juega limpio, siempre hace trampa.