jugando voleibol
/xuɡando boleibol/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "playing volleyball" is jugando voleibol.
The phrase describes the act of participating in a game of volleyball.
Which one should you use?
The gerund jugando voleibol is used to describe the act as it is currently happening. In contrast, the infinitive form jugar al voleibol is used when you want to express the general activity or the intent to play (to play volleyball).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the phrase jugar al voleibol is commonly replaced with jugar al vóley. In Mexico, the phrase jugar vóley is sometimes used instead of jugar vóleybol.
Did you know?
- Because the word voleibol shares its root with the English 'ball', it is a distant linguistic cousin to the ancient Proto-Indo-European word for 'to swell' or 'to puff up'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the verb jugar is used for sports, but for some athletic activities like running or swimming, Spanish speakers use hacer meaning 'to do'.
- While jugando refers to the act of playing, the word juego can refer to both the specific match and the overall game of volleyball.
Examples in context
- Ahora estoy jugando voleibol.I am playing volleyball now.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are playing volleyball at the current moment using jugando voleibol.Tatoeba #1365406 by marcelostockle, translation #257465 by CK
- Estoy en la playa jugando voleibol.I'm on the beach playing volleyball.This sentence shows how to use jugando voleibol when describing an activity happening at a specific location like the beach.Tatoeba #2129448 by marcelostockle, translation #2127265 by sysko
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking on the phone about their weekend plans.
- María¿Qué haces este sábado, Daniel?What are you doing this Saturday, Daniel?
- DanielEstaré jugando voleibol en el parque.I will be playing volleyball in the park.
- María¡Qué divertido! Yo también quiero ir.How fun! I want to go too.
- DanielPerfecto, te espero allí.Perfect, I'll wait for you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries voleibol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
