Jugar
Example: Los niños quieren jugar en el parque esta tarde.
Definition
"Jugar" means to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. It often involves children or adults participating in games or playful actions, as in "Los niños quieren jugar en el parque esta tarde" (The children want to play in the park this afternoon).
Etymology
The verb "jugar" originates from the Latin word "iocari," which means 'to joke' or 'to play.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote playing games or engaging in fun activities. Did you know that the playful spirit of the word has been preserved for centuries?
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"Jugar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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