Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
jugador
Pronunciation
IPA/xuɣaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounplayer
Example
El jugador marcó un gol.
The player scored a goal.
More examples
El jugador de fútbol entrenó toda la mañana.
The soccer player trained all morning.
Core concept
Person actively participating in a game, sport, or wager.
Common phrases
jugador de fútbol
soccer player
jugador titular
starter
jugador reserva
substitute
Similar words
deportista: Person who practices sports regularly and competes in matches or tournaments.
atleta: Person who competes in athletic events like running, jumping, or throwing.
competidor: Person who competes in contests or matches with the aim of winning.
futbolista: Person who plays soccer as a team member in organized matches.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que participa activamente en un juego, deporte o apuesta y realiza acciones para competir o divertirse.
Word origin
From Spanish jugar 'to play', ultimately from Latin iocus 'play, joke', plus the agentive suffix -dor meaning 'one who', so jugador literally means 'one who plays'.
Usage tips
- A device that plays media is reproductor, a person who places bets is often called apostador rather than jugador, and the feminine form is jugadora.