Quiero jugar contigo
/kjeɾo xuɡaɾ kontiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to play with you" is translated into Spanish as Quiero jugar contigo.
Quiero jugar contigo is a common way to say "I want to play with you" in an informal setting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Quiero (I want), jugar (to play) and contigo (with you).
Which one should you use?
Quiero jugar con usted is the formal version used when addressing someone with respect or distance, whereas contigo is informal.
How does it change in a sentence?
English speakers often mistakenly use con ti instead of the contracted form contigo.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo xuɡaɾ kontiɡo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you say Quiero jugar contigo to an adult, it may carry an unintended sexual connotation rather than a desire to play a game.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, jugar is used for games and sports, but you would not use it to say you are playing a musical instrument.
- The word contigo is actually a contraction of the Latin phrase 'cum tecum', which literally translates to 'with you with'.
Examples in context
- ¡Vamos, quiero jugar contigo ahora mismo!Come on, I want to play with you right now!
- Siempre me gustaría jugar contigo en el parque.I would always like to play with you at the park.
- Disculpe, me gustaría jugar con usted en el próximo evento.Excuse me, I would like to play with you at the next event.
- Me gustaría mucho tener la oportunidad de jugar con usted en el futuro.I would really like the opportunity to play with you in the future.
- Quiero jugar contigo en el parque.I want to play with you in the park.
- Mamá, quiero jugar contigo ahora.Mom, I want to play with you now.
- Quiero jugar contigo, pero no tengo tiempo.I want to play with you, but I don't have time.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are in a playroom with many toys.
- LucíaMateo, quiero jugar contigo.Mateo, I want to play with you.
- MateoEstá bien, Lucía. ¿A qué jugamos?Okay, Lucía. What shall we play?
- LucíaPodemos jugar con los bloques.We can play with the blocks.
- Mateo¡Esa es una buena idea!That is a good idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contigo, jugar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
