Juego (en. Game)

/ˈxweɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An activity that consists of performing actions for recreational or entertainment purposes.
The children play soccer in the park.
Los niños juegan al fútbol en el parque.
A set of rules that organizes a playful activity.
The card game is based on complex strategies.
El juego de cartas se basa en estrategias complejas.
A device or mechanism intended for entertainment.
The video game was a hit among teenagers.
El juego de video fue un éxito entre los adolescentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'ludicum', which means related to the game.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a match
To agree or combine in appearance or nature.
hacer juego
to the game
Referring to joining a recreational activity.
al juego
to get value from
To make the most of a situation or resource.
sacar juego

Related Words

player
A person who participates in a game.
jugador
to play
To engage in a recreational activity that involves a game.
jugar
toy
An object designed to be used in games, generally by children.
juguete

Slang Meanings

Card game
We're going to play a card game, bro.
Vamos a hacer un juego de cartas, bro.
Wordplay
His conversation was full of wordplay.
Su conversación estuvo llena de juego de palabras.