jugar
play
Realizar una actividad por diversión o entretenimiento, muchas veces siguiendo reglas o usando objetos especiales.
Word: jugar
Meaning:
The Spanish verb "jugar" means "to play." It is commonly used when referring to playing games, sports, or toys.
Details:
- It is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow the regular patterns of most -ar verbs.
- The verb often implies participation in a form of recreation or sport.
Examples of use:
- Jugar al fútbol = To play soccer
- Jugar con muñecos = To play with dolls
- Jugar videojuegos = To play video games
Parts:
- jugar is the infinitive.
- Derived nouns: el jugador (player), el juego (game).
Synonyms:
- participar (to take part) - when referring to participating in a playing activity.
- divertirse (to have fun) - though it's more about the state than the action.
Antonyms:
- trabajar (to work) - opposite of playing in a leisure sense.
- estudiar (to study) - another non-play activity.
In summary, "jugar" is mainly about engaging in recreational activities or games, and is used extensively in sports and casual play contexts.
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Examples
Los niños juegan en el parque.verb
The children play in the park.
Quiero jugar con mis amigos.verb
I want to play with my friends.
Yo juego al tenis con mi hermano.verb
I play tennis with my brother.
Ellos juegan en el parque cada tarde.verb
They play in the park every afternoon.
A Marta le gusta jugar en el jardín.verb
Marta likes to play in the garden.
Los niños juegan con una pelota.verb
The children play with a ball.
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