battle royale
/battle ɾoʝale/from spelling rules
The phrase battle royale is used in Spanish to refer to the video game genre of the same name.
In the context of gaming, Spanish speakers use the English term battle royale directly to describe this specific genre of video games.
Meaning: video game genre (noun)
Did you know?
- Spanish gamers often use the word campista to describe a player who hides in one spot. While it translates to 'camper' in a gaming context, its primary meaning in Spanish is someone who lives in the countryside.
- While battle royale is the gaming term, Spanish speakers use the word lootear as a verb to describe gathering gear. This is a 'Spanglish' creation that transforms the English noun 'loot' into a Spanish-style action verb.
- While 'battle royale' is used for gaming, a Spanish speaker describing a literal fight to the death might use the phrase batalla campal, which implies a chaotic, many-sided melee.
Examples in context
- Ayer jugamos un juego de batalla real y fue intenso. ¡Lo pasamos genial!.Yesterday we played a Battle Royale game, and it was intense. We had a blast!
- Este nuevo battle royale es muy difícil.This new battle royale is very difficult.
- Me gusta jugar un battle royale por la tarde.I like to play a battle royale in the afternoon.
- El battle royale más popular es gratuito.The most popular battle royale is free.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing what to play online.
- Alejandro¿Quieres jugar un battle royale conmigo?Do you want to play a battle royale with me?
- SofíaSí, pero ese battle royale es muy lento.Yes, but that battle royale is very slow.
- AlejandroTienes razón, busquemos otro.You are right, let's look for another one.
- Sofía¡Perfecto! Vamos a jugar uno nuevo.Perfect! Let's play a new one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
