juegos
/HWEH-gos/
games
When referring to competitive or recreational activity, "juegos" means 'games'.
juegos(Noun)
games
?competitive or recreational activity
,sports
?often used for Olympic or large scale events
play
?the act of playing itself
,gambling
?especially 'juegos de azar'
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
Since 'juegos' is the plural form of 'juego,' it must always be used with plural articles and adjectives (e.g., 'los juegos', 'unos juegos divertidos').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Singular/Plural
Mistake: "Hice un juegos."
Correction: Hice unos juegos (I did some games) or Hice un juego (I did one game). Remember to match the number.
⭐ Usage Tips
Verb Connection
The verb associated with 'juegos' is 'jugar' (to play). You 'jugar' a 'juego': 'Vamos a jugar juegos nuevos.'
"Juegos" can also mean 'sets', referring to a collection of matching items, like this matching tableware.
juegos(Noun)
sets
?a collection of matching items, like tools or tableware
,assemblies
?a group of mechanisms working together
movements
?referring to the internal workings of a machine or clock
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Juego' for 'Set'
While you use 'juegos' (plural) to talk about multiple sets, you use the singular 'juego' when referring to a single set, such as 'un juego de copas' (a set of glasses).
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on Components
When using 'juegos' this way, the context usually involves distinct pieces that belong together, like plates, sheets, or different sized tools.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: juegos
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation is NOT appropriate for the word 'juegos'?
📚 More Resources
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.'