VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

jugar (ue)

to play

First introduced in Chapter 4chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use jugar (ue) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see jugar (ue) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Me gusta jugar (ue) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to play even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes jugar (ue) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who play loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does jugar (ue) mean in Spanish?
to play (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use jugar (ue) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is jugar (ue) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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