jugar — meaning in English

English meaning

• gamble verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
• play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
• sport noun A physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.

Senses

jugar is used for these senses in English:

• gamble To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
• play (intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
• play (transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
• sport (intransitive) To mock or tease, treat lightly, toy with.

gamble — full definition

1. verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
2. verb To take a chance on something uncertain, hoping for a good result.
3. noun A risky decision or venture undertaken in hope of a payoff.

play — full definition

1. verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
2. verb To take part in a sport or game.
3. verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
4. verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
5. noun A dramatic work written for actors to perform on stage.

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