What is jugar?

Jugar is a Spanish verb that means "to play". The correct conjugation of jugar depends on the subject of the sentence, and it varies for each person.

Present tense conjugation:

• Yo juego (I play)
• Tú juegas (you play, informal)
• Él/ella juega (he/she plays)
• Nosotros jugamos (we play)
• Vosotros jugáis (you all play, informal)
• Ellos/ellas juegan (they play)

Jugar can be used with different sports and games, such as basketball, soccer, chess, and video games. It can also be used in phrases such as "jugar al aire libre" (to play outside), "jugar en equipo" (to play in a team), and "jugar por diversión" (to play for fun).

In addition, there are some common expressions and idioms using jugar, such as "jugar sucio" (to play dirty), "jugar con fuego" (to play with fire), and "jugar al gato y al ratón" (to play cat and mouse).