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How do you say "play" in Spanish?
jugar
In Spanish, "play" is jugar.
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Pronunciation
For 'jugar', tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Grammar notes
jugar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Los niños juegan en el jardín.
The children play in the garden.
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How to remember jugar
Link 'jugar' to its meaning, The children play in the garden, by repeating the example sentence 'Los niños juegan en el jardín.' out loud a few times.
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Questions about jugar
How do you pronounce jugar?
For 'jugar', tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Is jugar formal or casual?
jugar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is jugar used in Spanish?
jugar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Los niños juegan en el jardín. (The children play in the garden.).
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