¿puedo jugar Roblox?
The English phrase "can I play roblox" is translated into Spanish as ¿puedo jugar Roblox?
This phrase is a request for permission to play the video game Roblox.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of puedo (I can/am able to), jugar (to play) and the proper noun Roblox.
Which one should you use?
While ¿puedo jugar Roblox? asks if it is possible or permitted, the alternative form ¿puedes dejarme jugar Roblox? specifically asks the listener to grant permission, translating to "Can you let me play Roblox?"
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb jugar is used for games and sports, but a different verb, tocar, is used to play a musical instrument.
- Although jugar means 'to play', it shares a common ancestor with the English word 'joke'.
- In Spanish, if you are playing a game of chance or a sport, you use jugar, but if you are 'playing' a role in a movie or play, you use actuar.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría jugar a Roblox. ¿Es posible?I would like to play Roblox. Is it possible?
- Permítame jugar a Roblox un rato, ¿por favor?Permit me to play Roblox for a while, please?
- ¿Puedo jugar a Roblox?Can I play Roblox?
Example conversation
Alejandro asks his sister for permission to use the computer.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿puedo jugar Roblox?Sofía, can I play Roblox?
- SofíaNo, ahora estoy ocupada con mi tarea.No, I am busy with my homework right now.
- AlejandroEstá bien, ¿puedo jugar más tarde?Okay, can I play later?
- SofíaSí, después de que yo termine.Yes, after I finish.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jugar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
