Overwatch
In Spanish, the English phrase Overwatch refers to the popular multiplayer team-based first-person shooter video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
Since this is the specific title of a video game, the name is used as a proper noun in Spanish. It refers directly to the Blizzard Entertainment title.
Did you know?
- Spanish-speaking gamers have created a unique Spanglish verb, overwatchear, to mean playing the game. This follows the linguistic pattern of taking an English noun and adding the Spanish suffix -ear to turn it into a functional verb.
- While Overwatch is a proper noun, it is treated as a masculine noun in Spanish. This means players will say el Overwatch instead of la Overwatch when referring to the title.
- While Overwatch is used for the game, the military concept of 'overwatch' is translated as vigilancia or cobertura. A Spanish speaker might be confused if you use Overwatch to describe a tactical maneuver in a real-world context.
Examples in context
- Me encanta jugar a Overwatch. Es uno de mis juegos favoritos.I love playing Overwatch. It's one of my favorite games.
- Me encanta jugar Overwatch.I love playing Overwatch.
- ¿Has visto el nuevo tráiler de Overwatch?Have you seen the new Overwatch trailer?
- Overwatch es un juego muy divertido.Overwatch is a very fun game.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about video games in a living room.
- María¿Quieres jugar Overwatch conmigo?Do you want to play Overwatch with me?
- JavierSí, me parece un buen plan.Yes, that sounds like a good plan.
- María¡Perfecto! Vamos a encender la consola.Perfect! Let's turn on the console.
- JavierEstoy listo para la partida.I am ready for the match.
