jugar al fútbol
/xuɡaɾ al futbol/from spelling rules
In Spanish, to play soccer is jugar al fútbol.
This phrase is used to express taking part in a game of soccer.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, jugar al fútbol means 'to play at the soccer' because of the contraction al, which combines the preposition a and the article el.
Which one should you use?
While jugar al fútbol is the standard way to express the activity, you may encounter other forms depending on the context and setting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, speakers often omit the al and simply say jugar fútbol.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is provided in its infinitive form. To use it in a sentence, you must conjugate the verb jugar to match your subject, such as yo juego or nosotros jugamos. When using jugar to indicate playing a sport, it is typically followed by the preposition a and the definite article, which results in al (a + el).
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Examples in context
- Tom sabe jugar al fútbol.Tom is able to play soccer.This sentence shows how to use jugar al fútbol to describe an ability.Tatoeba #871069 by Shishir, translation #680041 by Source_VOA
- Me gusta jugar al fútbol.I like to play soccer.This sentence uses jugar al fútbol to express a personal preference.Tatoeba #4637638 by lawka, translation #253860 by CK
- Es interesante jugar al fútbol.It is interesting to play soccer.This sentence uses jugar al fútbol to describe an interesting activity.Tatoeba #509583 by Shishir, translation #54106 by CK
- Juguemos al fútbol mañanaLet's play soccer tomorrow
- Vamos a echar una cascaritaLet's play a casual game of soccer
- Yo juego al fútbolI play soccer
- Tú juegas al fútbolYou play soccer
- Él juega al fútbolHe plays soccer
- Ella juega al fútbolShe plays soccer
- Nosotros jugamos al fútbolWe play soccer
- Ellos juegan al fútbolThey play soccer
- Juego al fútbol todos los fines de semana con mis amigosI play soccer every weekend with my friends
- Echar una cascarita es una excelente manera de divertirsePlaying a casual game of soccer is an excellent way to have fun
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their weekend plans.
- Sofía¿Quieres jugar al fútbol conmigo?Do you want to play soccer with me?
- DanielSí, me encantaría jugar al fútbol.Yes, I would love to play soccer.
- SofíaPerfecto, ¿a qué hora empezamos?Perfect, what time do we start?
- DanielPodemos jugar al fútbol a las cinco.We can play soccer at five.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fútbol, jugar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
