playstation
/plaistatjon/from spelling rules
In Spanish, playstation refers to the series of video game consoles.
Meaning: series of video game consoles (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la Playstation). To make the noun plural, add an 's' to the end, forming las Playstations.
How do you pronounce it?
/plaistatjon/
Did you know?
- The phrase echar una partida is the most common way to suggest playing a game on la play. It literally means 'to throw a match' but translates to 'let's play a round'.
- While playstation is a brand name, it is common in Spanish to use it as a generic term for any home video game console, similar to how 'Kleenex' is used for tissues.
- In casual conversation, Spanish speakers often shorten playstation to just la play. This clipped form is used across most Spanish-speaking countries to refer to any model of the console.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes una Playstation 3?Do you have a Playstation 3?This sentence is useful for asking if someone owns a specific model.Tatoeba #1662077 by teskmon, translation #1370074 by Spamster
- Yo juego con la PlayStation 3.I play with the PlayStation 3.This sentence is useful for describing how you play with a console.Tatoeba #677793 by Yordan_A, translation #677788 by Yordan_A
- Nunca voy a tirar mi Playstation.I will never throw away my Playstation.This sentence is useful for expressing an intention regarding your console.Tatoeba #1456245 by alexmarcelo, translation #1370071 by Spamster
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing video games at home.
- JavierElena, ¿quieres jugar a la playstation?Elena, do you want to play the playstation?
- ElenaSí, pero no encuentro el mando.Yes, but I can't find the controller.
- JavierEl mando está al lado de la playstation.The controller is next to the playstation.
- ElenaAh, ya lo veo. ¡Empecemos!Ah, I see it now. Let's start!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “playstation” translations, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
