a juego
/a ˈxweɡo/
In Spanish, the English phrase 'matching' can be translated as a juego or combinante.
Meaning: the same as another, sharing the same design (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| a juego | /a ˈxweɡo/ |
| combinante | /kombinante/ (from spelling rules) |
The phrase is used to describe things that are the same as another or share the same design, such as items of clothing or pieces of furniture that match in color, pattern or style.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase a juego is invariable, which means it does not change its form to match the gender or number of the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
/a ˈxweɡo/
Did you know?
- The word juego in the phrase a juego is a cognate of the English word 'joke'. Both come from the Latin jocus, which referred to a pastime or a piece of play.
- While a juego describes things that match, the word juego on its own can mean a 'set' of items, such as a 'set' of plates or a 'set' of keys.
- If you are talking about matching colors specifically, a Spaniard might use the phrase combinar as a verb instead of using an adjective.
Examples in context
- Llevaba un abrigo verde con una minifalda a juego.She was wearing a green coat with a matching mini-skirt.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a matching piece of clothing using a juego.Tatoeba #3665907 by Seael, translation #1397710 by CK
- una camisa a juegoA matching shirtThis phrase shows how to use a juego to describe a matching shirt.
- La combinación de estos muebles es muy elegante.The matching of these furniture pieces is very elegant.
- Su camisa y pantalón están a juego.His shirt and pants are matching.
- Estos pendientes hacen juego con tu vestido.These earrings match your dress.
- Estos zapatos conjuntan perfectamente con tu vestido.These shoes match your dress perfectly.
- Compramos unas servilletas a juego para la cena.We bought matching napkins for the dinner.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are decorating their new dining room.
- JavierElena, ¿te gustan estos platos nuevos?Elena, do you like these new plates?
- ElenaSí, son muy bonitos.Yes, they are very beautiful.
- JavierBusquemos unos vasos a juego para la mesa.Let's look for matching glasses for the table.
- ElenaBuena idea, Javier.Good idea, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matching” translations and entries a 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 a, juego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
