Spanish: Present Tense Verb Jugar Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of the word 'jugar'?

to sleep

to eat

to sing

to play (correct)

What is the first person singular form of 'jugar'?

juego

What is the second person singular form of 'jugar'?

juegas

What is the third person singular form of 'jugar'?

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What is the first person plural form of 'jugar'?

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What is the second person plural form of 'jugar'?

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What is the third person plural form of 'jugar'?

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Jugar is the only verb that changes from 'u' to 'ue'.

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Study Notes

Verb Overview

"Jugar" translates to "to play" in English.
It is a stem-changing verb that follows an "u" to "ue" pattern in present tense conjugation.

Present Tense Conjugation

Yo (I): conjugates as juego.
Tú (you): conjugates as juegas.
Él/Ella/Usted (he/she/you formal): conjugates as juega.
Nosotros/Nosotras (we): conjugates as jugamos.
Vosotros/Vosotras (you all, informal in Spain): conjugates as jugáis.
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (they/you all formal): conjugates as juegan.

Key Facts

"Jugar" is the only verb in Spanish that changes specifically from "u" to "ue" in its conjugation.
Each subject pronoun has a unique conjugation form that must be memorized for fluency.
Understanding the changes in verb conjugation is essential for correct sentence formation in Spanish.

Practical Usage

Use juego when expressing personal activities (I play).
Use juegas to address someone directly (you play).
Use juega when talking about he, she, or a formal “you” (he/she plays).
Use jugamos when including oneself in a group (we play).
Use jugáis when addressing a group informally in Spain (you all play).
Use juegan when referring to a group (they play).

Description

Test your knowledge of the Spanish verb 'jugar' in the present tense with these flashcards. Each card contains a different conjugation of the verb, helping you to memorize and master the forms used in conversations. Great for both beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.