juegos
“juegos” means “games” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
games, sports
Also: play, gambling
📝 In Action
Mis hijos están jugando a videojuegos.
A1My children are playing video games.
Los Juegos Olímpicos de invierno fueron emocionantes.
A2The Winter Olympic Games were exciting.
Organizaremos unos juegos de mesa después de cenar.
B1We will organize some board games after dinner.
sets, assemblies
Also: movements
📝 In Action
Necesito los juegos de llaves para arreglar el motor.
B1I need the sets of keys (wrenches) to fix the engine.
El carpintero revisó los juegos de engranajes de la puerta.
C1The carpenter checked the assemblies of gears on the door.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: juegos
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation is NOT appropriate for the word 'juegos'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *iocus*, which originally meant 'joke' or 'jest.' Over time, the meaning evolved in Spanish to encompass games, play, and competitive activities.
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as 'juego')
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'juegos' used only for video games?
No, 'juegos' is a very broad term. It includes physical games, board games ('juegos de mesa'), sports ('Juegos Olímpicos'), gambling ('juegos de azar'), and of course, video games ('videojuegos').
How is 'juegos' different from the verb 'jugar'?
'Jugar' is the verb 'to play,' which describes the action. 'Juegos' is the noun, meaning the things you play (the games themselves). For example, 'I play games' is 'Yo juego a los juegos.'