Animal Crossing
/animal kɾossinɡ/from spelling rules
The phrase "animal crossing" in Spanish is Animal Crossing.
This phrase refers to the popular series of social simulation video games developed by Nintendo.
Which one should you use?
In casual, colloquial conversation, Spanish speakers often add the masculine definite article before the title, saying el Animal Crossing.
How do you pronounce it?
/animal kɾossinɡ/
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Examples in context
- ¿Tom juega Animal Crossing?Does Tom play Animal Crossing?This sentence is useful for asking if someone plays Animal Crossing.Tatoeba #9448749 by hayastan, translation #9343747 by DJ_Saidez
- "El dinero no crece en los árboles." "Ya veo que nunca has jugado al Animal Crossing.""Money doesn't grow on trees." "I see you haven't played Animal Crossing before."This sentence shows how a speaker might use Animal Crossing in a colloquial context to remark that someone lacks experience with the game.Tatoeba #10302062 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10136120 by DJ_Saidez
- Me encanta jugar al videojuego "Animal Crossing."I love playing the video game "Animal Crossing."
- Me encanta jugar Animal Crossing por la tarde.I love playing Animal Crossing in the afternoon.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about video games in their living room.
- Mateo¿Quieres jugar conmigo a Animal Crossing?Do you want to play Animal Crossing with me?
- MaríaSí, me parece un juego muy relajante.Yes, I think it is a very relaxing game.
- MateoPerfecto, voy a encender la consola.Perfect, I am going to turn on the console.
- MaríaEspera, necesito buscar mi control primero.Wait, I need to find my controller first.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries animal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
