juego a fortnite
/xweɡo a foɾtnite/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I play fortnite" is translated into Spanish as juego a fortnite.
The phrase is used to state that you spend time playing the video game Fortnite. It is built around the verb jugar, which means "to play" in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
In standard Spanish, the verb jugar requires the preposition a before the name of a game or sport. While the first-person form is juego a fortnite, the third-person plural form juegan a fortnite is used to say "they play Fortnite" or "you all play Fortnite".
How do you pronounce it?
/xweɡo a foɾtnite/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say juego fortnite by omitting the preposition. In standard Spanish, you should include a after juego when followed by the name of a game.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word juego and the English word 'joke' both originate from the Latin term jocus, which meant a pastime or a jest.
- In Spanish, the verb jugar is used for games and sports, but you cannot use it to say you play a musical instrument. For that, Spanish speakers use the verb tocar, which literally means 'to touch'.
- While juego a fortnite describes a video game, the verb jugar can also be used to describe the act of betting money in gambling.
Examples in context
- Yo juego a Fortnite todas las tardes.I play Fortnite every afternoon.
- A veces juego a Fortnite con mis amigos.Sometimes I play Fortnite with my friends.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite hobbies.
- JavierHola Lucía, ¿qué haces en tu tiempo libre?Hi Lucía, what do you do in your free time?
- LucíaMe gustan los videojuegos. Yo juego a fortnite.I like video games. I play Fortnite.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Yo también juego a ese juego.That's great! I play that game too.
- LucíaEntonces podemos jugar juntos mañana, Javier.Then we can play together tomorrow, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, juego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
