What is the Spanish word for "play"?

Learn how to say "play" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

play

Spanish

jugar

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Alternative translations of "play"

tocar
reproducir
actuar
interpretar

Examples of how to use "play" in Spanish

English
Children are playing outside right now.
Spanish
Los niños están jugando afuera ahora mismo.
English
I play soccer after school.
Spanish
Juego al fútbol después de la escuela.
English
She played chess yesterday.
Spanish
Ella jugó al ajedrez ayer.
English
They are playing in the park.
Spanish
Ellos están jugando en el parque.
English
He has played the piano today.
Spanish
Él ha tocado el piano hoy.

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