juego de correr
/xweɡo de koreɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'running game' is translated into Spanish as juego de correr.
A type of video game where the character constantly moves forward and the player must avoid obstacles.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of juego (game), de (of) and correr (to run).
Which one should you use?
While juego de correr describes the mechanic of running, juego de carreras is more commonly used for racing games.
How do you pronounce it?
/xweɡo de koreɾ/
Did you know?
- The word juego shares a common ancestor with the English word 'joke', originating from the Latin 'jocus' which referred to something playful or witty.
- The word correr can be used as a slang term in some Spanish-speaking countries to mean 'to get out' or 'to leave' a place quickly.
- If a Spanish speaker says correr un riesgo, they are not physically running but are 'taking a risk'.
Examples in context
- Fuimos al parque y jugamos un juego de correr.We went to the park and played a running game.
- Me gustan los juegos de correr porque son adictivos.I like running games because they are addictive.
- Me encanta jugar este juego de correr.I love playing this running game.
- Ese juego de correr es muy difícil.That running game is very difficult.
- ¿Has probado este nuevo juego de correr?Have you tried this new running game?
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about mobile games.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿qué estás jugando?Alejandro, what are you playing?
- AlejandroEs un juego de correr muy adictivo.It is a very addictive running game.
- ElenaParece divertido, pásame el teléfono.It looks fun, hand me the phone.
- AlejandroTen cuidado, es bastante rápido.Be careful, it is quite fast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries correr, de, juego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
