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/ˈxweɣo/

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Translation

game, play

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Word origin

From Latin iocus ('jest, joke, sport'). The sense broadened in Spanish to 'game, play'.

Origin
Latin
Root
iocus
English cognates
joke, jocular

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Examples

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The card game requires a lot of attention.

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Children learn best through play.

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It is a very popular board game in Spain.

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It is your turn, there is a lot of money at stake.

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They bought a set of knives for the kitchen.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 3: juego, vivo, equipo and 7 more words.