bien jugado
/bjen xuɡado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ggs" can be translated into Spanish as bien jugado.
An abbreviation for "good games," used as a polite way to congratulate opponents after a match.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, one can say Buenísimo el juego, che. In Mexico, one can say ¡Bien jugado, compadre!
Did you know?
- If you say bien jugado in a non-gaming context, such as a business meeting, it can sound sarcastic, as if you are mocking someone's clever but perhaps manipulative move.
- The verb jugar used in bien jugado comes from a root related to the Latin 'iocus', which is where we get the English word 'joke'.
- In some Spanish-speaking gaming communities, players may use the English 'gg' directly rather than translating it, as it is seen as a universal piece of 'gamer slang'.
Examples in context
- Bien jugado, fue una partida muy intensa.Good game, it was a very intense match.
- Fue un buen enfrentamiento, bien jugado.It was a good match, good game.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía just finished a competitive round of a video game.
- Alejandro¡Bien jugado, Lucía!Good game, Lucía!
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro. Fue una partida difícil.Thanks, Alejandro. It was a difficult match.
- AlejandroSí, tienes mucha habilidad.Yes, you have a lot of skill.
- LucíaEres muy amable, gracias.You are very kind, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
