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How to Say Video Games in Spanish
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Videojuegos is the standard Spanish word for video games. It is a compound noun formed by combining video and juegos (games) into one word. The singular form, videojuego, refers to a single game.
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Los videojuegos son su pasatiempo favorito.
Video games are his favorite hobby.
Video Games in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for video games, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| videojuegos | video games | bee-deh-oh-HWEH-gohs | Default, widely understood |
| juegos de video | video games | informal or older usage |
How Native Speakers Use Videojuegos
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Weekend plans
Este fin de semana vamos a jugar videojuegos en línea.
This weekend we are going to play video games online.
Jugar videojuegos is the standard collocation, parallel to 'play video games.'
Industry reference
La industria de los videojuegos genera miles de millones de dólares al año.
The video game industry generates billions of dollars a year.
When used as a modifier, videojuegos stays plural in the compound noun phrase.
Parental concern
Mi hijo pasa demasiado tiempo con los videojuegos.
My son spends too much time on video games.
The definite article los often precedes videojuegos when speaking generally.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Videojuegos
Splitting into two words
Incorrect: Me gustan los video juegos.
Correct: Me gustan los videojuegos.
Unlike English, Spanish writes videojuegos as one word. The Real Academia Española recognizes only the compound form.
Forgetting the plural
Incorrect: Compré un nuevo videojuegos.
Correct: Compré un nuevo videojuego.
When referring to a single game, use the singular form videojuego with the singular article un.
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Common Questions About Video Games in Spanish
- Is it one word or two in Spanish?
- It is always one word: videojuegos (plural) or videojuego (singular). Writing it as two separate words is considered a spelling error.
- Can I say juegos de video instead?
- Some speakers use juegos de video informally, but videojuegos is the accepted standard form recommended by the RAE and used in media, packaging, and formal writing.
- How do I say 'to play video games' in Spanish?
- Use jugar videojuegos or jugar a los videojuegos. The preposition a is optional in Latin America but more common in Spain.