juego
/ˈxweɡo/masculine
The English word 'kit' can be translated into Spanish as juego. Wiktionary also lists enselle.
Meaning: collection of items needed for a specific purpose (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| juego | /ˈxweɡo/ | masculine |
| enselle | /enseʝe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
A juego refers to a collection of items needed for a specific purpose. To specify what kind of kit you are referring to, use the construction juego de [items], such as juego de herramientas for a tool kit.
Which one should you use?
While juego can also mean 'game', it is used to mean 'set' or 'kit' when referring to a collection of items. Additionally, the English loanword kit is also used in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is juego, and its plural is juegos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxweɡo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a juego can refer to a complete set of teeth, specifically dentures.
- The word juego shares an ancient root with the English word 'joke'. Both come from the Latin 'jocus', which originally referred to play or jesting.
- In Spanish, the word juego is used to describe a matching set of clothes or a suit, such as a juego de cama for a bedding set.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar un juego de herramientas básicas.I need to buy a basic toolkit.
- ¿Tienes un kit de cosas básicas para el viaje?Do you have a basic kit of things for the trip?
- Para acampar, siempre llevo un kit de supervivencia.When camping, I always bring a survival kit.
- Necesito un juego de herramientas para la reparación.I need a tool kit for the repair.
- Compré un nuevo juego de pesca.I bought a new fishing kit.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are preparing for a trip.
- DanielMaría, ¿tienes el juego de costura?María, do you have the sewing kit?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, está en mi maleta.Yes, Daniel, it is in my suitcase.
- DanielGracias, creo que necesito coser un botón.Thanks, I think I need to sew a button.
- MaríaToma el juego y hazlo ahora.Take the kit and do it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kit” translations and entries juego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries juego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
