No. 577 in Spanish
jugar
"Jugar" means "to play" (a game or sport).
In a sentence
Me gusta jugar al fútbol los fines de semana.
I like playing soccer on weekends.
Here, 'jugar' means 'to play' and is used to express the activity of participating in a sport.
Ellos están jugando videojuegos en la sala.
They are playing video games in the living room.
In this sentence, 'jugar' conveys the act of engaging in video games.
¿Quieres jugar conmigo en el parque?
Do you want to play with me in the park?
This usage of 'jugar' implies engaging in playful activities, often recreational.
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