Jueguito (en. Little game)

/xweˈɡito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A small or trivial game.
The children played a little game in the park.
Los niños jugaron un jueguito en el parque.
A game played for fun without serious competitions.
We always play little games at family gatherings.
Siempre hacemos jueguitos en las reuniones familiares.
A round or session of a simple game.
Let's play a little card game tonight.
Vamos a hacer un jueguito de cartas esta noche.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'juego', which comes from the Latin 'ludus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tabletop game
Game played on a tabletop, such as cards or dominoes.
jueguito de mesa
to play a little game
To participate in a light game for fun.
hacer un jueguito
little game among friends
Informal game played among friends for entertainment.
jueguito entre amigos

Related Words

game
Recreational or sports activity.
juego
play
Movement or action made in a game.
jugada
player
Person participating in a game.
jugador

Slang Meanings

Informal game played for fun.
Yesterday we played a little game at home.
Ayer hicimos un jueguito en la casa.
Card game or trivia played among friends.
I'm going to bring some cards to play a little game.
Voy a llevar unas cartas para hacer un jueguito.