videojuego
“videojuego” means “video game” in Spanish (An electronic game played on a screen.).
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Mi hijo quiere un videojuego nuevo por su cumpleaños.
A1My son wants a new video game for his birthday.
¿A qué videojuego estás jugando ahora?
A2What video game are you playing right now?
Muchos videojuegos modernos cuentan historias muy complejas.
B1Many modern video games tell very complex stories.
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Words that translate to "videojuego" in Spanish:
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How do you say 'to play a video game' correctly in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
A compound word combining 'video' (from Latin 'videre', meaning to see) and 'juego' (from Latin 'iocus', meaning joke or play).
First recorded: Late 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it 'videojuego' or 'vídeojuego'?
Both are actually accepted, but 'videojuego' (without the accent on the i) is the standard spelling in Latin America, while 'vídeojuego' is sometimes seen in Spain. However, writing it as one word without the accent is the most universal way.
How do I make it plural?
Simply add an 's' at the end: 'los videojuegos'.
Can I use 'game' instead?
You can use 'juego' if the context makes it clear you are talking about electronic games, but 'videojuego' is the specific term.