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Conjugation Chart of “Jugar” (to play) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Jugar”

The subjuntivo presente of Jugar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action or event, for example: Espero que juguemos al fútbol mañana. (I hope we play soccer tomorrow.)

Jugar is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present subjunctive tense. You’ll need to memorize the specific forms for this verb.

How to Use Jugar in the Subjunctive Mood

Jugar generally means “to play”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To play a game or sport: For example, Es importante que juguemos al fútbol con respeto (It’s important that we play soccer respectfully).

To joke or tease: For example, No me gusta que jueguen conmigo de esa manera (I don’t like it when they tease me like that).

To gamble or bet: For example, Espero que no juegues todo tu dinero en el casino (I hope you don’t gamble all your money at the casino).

To play with something: For example, No quiero que juegues con fuego (I don’t want you to play with fire).

To move or operate: For example, Es necesario que juguemos bien nuestras cartas para ganar (It’s necessary that we play our cards well to win).

To flirt or play around (colloquial): For example, No me gusta que juegues con los sentimientos de las chicas (I don’t like it when you play around with girls’ feelings).

Real Life Examples of Jugar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que juguemos limpio en los negocios. (It’s important that we play fair in business.)

El entrenador insistió en que los jugadores jugaran con determinación. (The coach insisted that the players play with determination.)

Ojalá que los niños jueguen al aire libre más a menudo. (I wish the children would play outdoors more often.)

Aunque no ganes, lo importante es que juegues con entusiasmo. (Even if you don’t win, it’s important that you play with enthusiasm.)

Es una lástima que no juguemos al fútbol tan seguido como antes. (It’s a shame that we don’t play soccer as often as we used to.)

El profesor sugirió que los estudiantes jugaran juegos de rol para practicar el idioma. (The teacher suggested that the students play role-playing games to practice the language.)

Mamá quiere que juguemos un juego de mesa después de la cena. (Mom wants us to play a board game after dinner.)

Aunque estés cansado, es bueno que juegues un poco para desestresarte. (Even if you’re tired, it’s good for you to play a little to de-stress.)

Los psicólogos recomiendan que los adultos jueguen de vez en cuando para mantener una actitud positiva. (Psychologists recommend that adults play from time to time to maintain a positive attitude.)

Tal vez sería mejor que juguemos al aire libre mientras hace buen tiempo. (Maybe it would be better if we played outdoors while the weather is nice.)

Es fundamental que los niños jueguen y se diviertan para desarrollarse sanamente. (It’s essential that children play and have fun in order to develop healthily.)

Ojalá que juguemos al básquetbol el próximo fin de semana si no llueve. (I hope we get to play basketball next weekend if it doesn’t rain.)

Quiero que mis hijos jueguen videojuegos con moderación para que no se vuelvan adictos. (I want my kids to play video games in moderation so they don’t become addicted.)

Sería genial que juguemos un partido amistoso de fútbol el domingo por la mañana. (It would be great if we played a friendly soccer game on Sunday morning.)

Aunque no seas bueno, lo importante es que juegues y te diviertas. (Even if you’re not good, the important thing is that you play and have fun.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Jugar (to play) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.