jugó
hoo-GOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Él jugó al tenis toda la tarde.
A1He played tennis all afternoon.
Ella jugó un papel clave en el proyecto.
B1She played a key role in the project.
Usted jugó muy bien en el partido de ayer.
A2You (formal) played very well in yesterday's match.
💡 Grammar Points
The Power of the Accent
The accent on the 'ó' tells you two things: the action happened in the past, and it was done by someone else (he, she, or formal you).
Using 'a' with Sports
When using this word with sports, remember to add 'a' before the sport. If the sport is masculine (like 'el fútbol'), it becomes 'al' (jugó al fútbol).
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'Juice' Trap
Mistake: "Using 'jugó' when you mean 'juice'."
Correction: Say 'jugo' (no accent) for juice, and 'jugó' (with accent) for 'played'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Identifying the Person
If you aren't sure who 'jugó' refers to, look for a name or pronoun like 'él' or 'ella' nearby. If there isn't one, it usually refers to the person you just talked about.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: jugó
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences means 'He played well'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'jugó' always need an accent mark?
Yes! In Spanish, the accent on the final 'o' is what distinguishes this past-tense verb ('he played') from the noun 'jugo' ('juice').
Can I use 'jugó' for playing an instrument?
No. In Spanish, you use 'tocar' for instruments. Use 'jugó' only for sports, games, and roles.