Preposition for Sports

Jugar is special! The 'u' in the middle changes to 'ue' in most present forms (juego, juegas, juega), but NOT for 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' (jugamos, jugáis).

Stem Change (u → ue)

'¡Juega!' is the simple, informal way to tell one friend to play or take action (tú command). For formal commands, you must use '¡Juegue!'

Using 'Juega' for Commands

Extremely common. This is the main verb form used when talking about sports, games, and leisure activities.

Common when discussing finance, lotteries, or betting.

Used in figurative language, often with the word 'papel' (role).

Learn the full meaning and conjugation of the Spanish verb form 'juega' (from Jugar). Covers 'He/She plays,' 'You play (formal),' 'Play!' (command), and its uses for gambling and figurative roles.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations