láser tag
/laseɾ taɡ/from spelling rules
Laser tag in Spanish is láser tag.
láser tag refers to a recreational activity with light guns, where players shoot infrared beams at sensors on each other.
How do you pronounce it?
/laseɾ taɡ/
Did you know?
- While láser tag is common, some regions use the term combate láser, which translates literally as 'laser combat'. This framing emphasizes the tactical simulation aspect of the game over the recreational 'tag' aspect.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, these activities are categorized under deportes de aventura or 'adventure sports', even though they take place in indoor warehouses.
- The word láser is an acronym in both English and Spanish, standing for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation'.
Examples in context
- Vamos a jugar láser tag este fin de semana.We are going to play laser tag this weekend.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are deciding on a plan for a birthday party.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ir a jugar láser tag?Do you want to go play laser tag?
- María¡Sí! Me encanta el láser tag.Yes! I love laser tag.
- AlejandroPerfecto, buscaremos un lugar cerca de aquí.Perfect, we will look for a place near here.
- MaríaBuena idea, Alejandro.Good idea, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries láser, CC BY-SA 4.0.
