Jugando (en. Playing)

/xuˈɣando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To engage in a playful or recreational activity.

The children are playing in the park.

Los niños están jugando en el parque.

To participate in a game or sport.

She is playing basketball with her friends.

Ella está jugando al baloncesto con sus amigos.

To manipulate objects or elements with the purpose of entertainment.

My cat spends hours playing with a ball of yarn.

Mi gato pasa horas jugando con una bola de hilo.

Derives from the verb 'jugar', which comes from the Latin 'jocare', meaning 'to play'.

playing at life

Doing something casually, as if it were a game.

jugando a la vida

playing with fire

Doing something risky that may have serious consequences.

jugando con fuego

is not playing

To speak seriously or not to joke in a situation.

no está jugando

game

Playful activity that may include rules and a goal.

juego

player

Person who participates in a game.

jugador

trick

Deceptive or tricky action in a game.

jugarreta

To be partying or having a good time.

Last night we were playing until dawn.

Anoche estuvimos jugando hasta la madrugada.

To have romantic relationships informally.

She is playing with several guys at the same time.

Ella está jugando con varios chicos al mismo tiempo.