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juegues

HWEH-gehsˈxweɣes

“juegues” means “you play” in Spanish (used in 'wish and doubt' sentences).

you play, don't play

Also: you gamble
VerbB1irregular (stem-changing) ar
Spain
A cheerful child playing with a small wooden toy boat in a park.
gerundjugando
past Participlejugado
infinitivejugar

📝 In Action

No quiero que juegues en la calle.

A2

I don't want you to play in the street.

¡No juegues con mi comida!

A1

Don't play with my food!

Es posible que juegues en el equipo nacional algún día.

B1

It's possible that you will play on the national team one day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • No juegues con fuego – Don't play with fire (be careful)
  • Espero que juegues – I hope you play

Idioms & Expressions

  • No juegues con los sentimientos de alguien – Don't lead someone on or manipulate their emotions

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yojugara
tújugaras
él/ella/ustedjugara
nosotrosjugáramos
vosotrosjugarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesjugaran

Present Subjunctive

yojuegue
tújuegues
él/ella/ustedjuegue
nosotrosjuguemos
vosotrosjuguéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesjueguen

Indicative

Preterite

yojugué
tújugaste
él/ella/ustedjugó
nosotrosjugamos
vosotrosjugasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesjugaron

Imperfect

yojugaba
tújugabas
él/ella/ustedjugaba
nosotrosjugábamos
vosotrosjugabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesjugaban

Present

yojuego
tújuegas
él/ella/ustedjuega
nosotrosjugamos
vosotrosjugáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesjuegan
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Words that translate to "juegues" in Spanish:

don't play→you gamble→you play→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: juegues

Question 1 of 1

Which of these sentences is correct for telling a friend 'Don't play with that'?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'jocari', which means to jest or to joke around.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: joguesEnglish: joke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'juegas' and 'juegues'?

'Juegas' is for statements of fact (You are playing). 'Juegues' is for wishes, doubts, or telling someone 'Don't play'.