jugado
“jugado” means “played” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
played
📝 In Action
Hemos jugado a las cartas toda la tarde.
A1We have played cards all afternoon.
Ella ya había jugado ese videojuego antes.
A2She had already played that video game before.
played
Also: experienced, risky
📝 In Action
El partido jugado ayer fue el mejor de la temporada.
B1The game played yesterday was the best of the season.
No te preocupes por él, es un hombre muy jugado y sabe lo que hace.
B2Don't worry about him, he's a very experienced/street-smart man and knows what he's doing.
Fue una jugada muy jugada, pudimos perderlo todo.
C1It was a very risky move; we could have lost everything.
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Quick Quiz: jugado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'jugado' as part of a compound verb tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *iocus*, meaning 'joke' or 'game.' This root evolved in Spanish to become the verb *jugar* (to play), from which 'jugado' is derived.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as a form of *jugar*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'jugado' different from 'jugando'?
'Jugado' is the 'past participle' (the '-ed' form in English, like 'played'), used for completed actions. 'Jugando' is the 'gerund' (the '-ing' form, like 'playing'), used for actions that are currently happening or ongoing.
Can I use 'jugado' with 'ser' or 'estar'?
Yes, but only when it functions as an adjective (meaning 'played' or 'experienced'), not when it's forming a perfect tense. Example: 'El juego está jugado' (The game is played/over).