Jugar
Example: Els nens juguen al parc cada tarda després de l'escola.
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, sports, or playful behavior, as in the example: 'Children play in the park every afternoon after school.'
Etymology
The word "jugar" comes from the Latin verb 'iocari,' which means 'to joke' or 'to play.' Over time, it evolved in the Romance languages to specifically refer to playing games or sports. Did you know that the playful spirit of "jugar" is closely tied to fun and leisure activities across cultures?
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"Jugar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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