jugar
to play
Example Sentence
A veces prefiero jugar con él antes de cenar.
Sometimes I prefer to play with him before dinner.
Meaning
Jugar means to play. With pets, it often means interactive play that provides exercise and mental stimulation.
Common Phrases
- jugar con el perro — to play with the dog
- jugar un rato — to play for a while
Example
Me gusta jugar un rato en casa.
I like to play for a while at home.
Common Mistake
Do not say jugar con plus a direct sport. Use jugar + sport (no con), but for pets use jugar con + animal/person.