How to Say "playtime" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “playtime” is “recreo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
unstructured play for children
Examples
Los niños juegan al fútbol en el recreo.
The children play soccer at recess.
Nos vemos en el patio durante el recreo.
We'll see each other in the courtyard during the break.
El profesor vigila a los alumnos en la hora del recreo.
The teacher watches the students during break time.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'o', it follows the standard rule and is always 'el recreo'.
Using 'at' or 'in'
To say 'at recess' or 'during break,' use the phrase 'en el recreo'.
Confusing with 'Descanso'
Mistake: “Using 'descanso' for school recess.”
Correction: While 'descanso' means break, 'recreo' is specifically used for the scheduled playtime at school.
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