Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
videojuego
Pronunciation
IPA/biðeoˈxweɣo/
Meaning
- masculine nounvideo game
Example
El videojuego nuevo es divertido.
The new video game is fun.
More examples
Juego a un videojuego en línea con mis amigos.
I play an online video game with my friends.
Core concept
Interactive electronic entertainment software.
Common phrases
videojuego en línea
online video game
videojuego para consola
console video game
partida de videojuego
video game session
Similar words
juego: Play or competition, formal or informal, undertaken for fun, exercise, or social interaction.
juego electrónico: Electronic game software that runs on computers, smartphones, or arcade machines.
juego en línea: Game played over the internet that connects players for shared or competitive experiences.
consola: Dedicated hardware that connects to a display and accepts controllers for running digital games.
Definition in Spanish
Un videojuego es un software de entretenimiento que combina gráficos, sonido y mecánicas para ofrecer retos o experiencias lúdicas.
Word origin
From the combining element video (from Latin videre 'to see') plus Spanish juego (from Latin iocus 'play'), literally 'visual play' applied to software-based entertainment.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses 'jugar a' to play a game (jugar al videojuego), while 'jugar con' implies playing with a toy or another person.
Other meanings
- computer gamenoun