juego de memoria
/xweɡo de memoɾja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "matching game" is translated into Spanish as juego de memoria.
A matching game refers to a game where players find pairs of identical images by flipping over cards. You can also use the phrase juego de parejas.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase juego de memoria translates literally to "game of memory".
Which one should you use?
juego de parejas is another common way to refer to this type of game.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term Juego de Memorama is commonly used, whereas in Argentina, Juego de la Memoria is frequently used to describe this game.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change juego to juegos to form juegos de memoria.
How do you pronounce it?
/xweɡo de memoɾja/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word juego is a linguistic relative of the English word 'joke'. Both words trace their origins back to the Latin term jocus, which originally referred to a jest or a pastime.
- The concept of parejas in juego de parejas refers to 'pairs', but in a social context, pareja is the standard word for a romantic partner.
- The word juego can also mean 'set' or 'suit' in other contexts, such as a juego de llaves for a 'set of keys' or a 'suit' of cards in a deck.
Examples in context
- Juguemos a un juego de emparejamiento. ¿Tienes algún juego en mente?Let's play a matching game. Do you have any game in mind?
- A los niños les encantan los juegos de memoria. ¿Quieres jugar a uno?Children love memory games. Do you want to play one?
- Organicemos un Juego de Parejas en el próximo evento. Será muy divertido.Let's organize a matching game at the next event. It will be a lot of fun.
- Compré un juego de memoria para los niños.I bought a matching game for the children.
- ¿Quieres jugar un juego de memoria conmigo?Do you want to play a matching game with me?
- Este juego de memoria es muy difícil.This matching game is very difficult.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at a toy store.
- ElenaMira este juego de memoria, Alejandro.Look at this matching game, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs muy bonito, Elena.It is very pretty, Elena.
- Elena¿Deberíamos comprarlo?Should we buy it?
- AlejandroSí, le encantará a mi sobrino.Yes, my nephew will love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, juego, memoria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
