videojuegos
/bideoxweɡos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "video games" is translated into Spanish as videojuegos.
videojuegos refers to electronic games played on a screen using a controller or keyboard.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of video (video) and juegos (games).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, videojuegos maintains its prominence as a term for video games.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, the verb jugar requires the preposition a when followed by a game or sport.
How do you pronounce it?
/bideoxweɡos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often omit the preposition a (jugar a los…), which is grammatically required in standard Spanish for games.
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, a person might say they are viciados to describe being addicted to or deeply immersed in videojuegos'.
- In Spain, the phrase darle a la consola is a common colloquialism used to describe playing video games for a long time.
- The word juego can also mean 'set' or 'suit', such as in a juego de llaves (a set of keys) or a juego de sábanas (a set of sheets).
Examples in context
- Jugar videojuegos no paga.It doesn't pay to play video games.This sentence shows the phrase used in a context about the lack of profit in playing.Tatoeba #1277943 by marcelostockle, translation #34754 by AlanF_US
- Yo juego a los videojuegos.I play video games.This sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the verb with the preposition a.Tatoeba #1332390 by Shishir, translation #255110 by CK
- No juega a los videojuegos.He doesn't play video games.This sentence shows the phrase used in a negative context regarding a third-person subject.Tatoeba #5058528 by don_ramon, translation #1682883 by Spamster
- Los videojuegos son muy populares hoy en díaVideo games are very popular nowadays
- Los juegos electrónicos son una forma de entretenimiento muy popularElectronic games are a very popular form of entertainment
- Me encanta jugar juegos de videoI love playing video games
- Me gustaría comprarme una nueva consolaI would like to buy a new console
- Mi hermano es un gran jugador de videojuegosMy brother is a great video game player
- Los juegos de disparos son mi género favoritoShooters are my favorite genre
- Los juegos de plataformas son divertidos y desafiantesPlatformers are fun and challenging
- Me gusta sumergirme en juegos de rolI enjoy immersing myself in role-playing games
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans.
- ElenaHola Alejandro, ¿quieres jugar videojuegos hoy?Hi Alejandro, do you want to play video games today?
- AlejandroSí, me encantan los videojuegos de carreras.Yes, I love racing video games.
- Elena¡Genial! Yo tengo unos videojuegos nuevos.Great! I have some new video games.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a tu casa ahora.Perfect, I am going to your house now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
