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"Arcade game" is a noun which is often translated as "la maquinita", and "arcade" is a noun which is often translated as "la sala de juegos recreativos". Learn more about the difference between "arcade game" and "arcade" below.
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1. (general)
a. la maquinita (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Barry has some classic arcade games set up in his basement.Barry tiene montadas unas maquinitas clásicas en su sótano.
b. la máquina recreativa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Stefanie put a coin in the arcade game.Stefanie metió una moneda en la máquina recreativa.
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a. la sala de juegos recreativos (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I like to go to the arcade with my friends on Friday nights to play pinball.Me gusta ir a la sala de juegos recreativos con mis amigos los viernes por la noche para jugar al flíper.
b. el salón recreativo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Did you know they opened several arcades along the boardwalk? The noise in unbearable.¿Sabías que abrieron varios salones recreativos en el paseo marítimo? El ruido es insoportable.
c. el salón de maquinitas (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Can you play video games in the arcade?¿Se pueden jugar videojuegos en el salón de maquinitas?
a. la arcada (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There's an arcade downtown where one can get something to eat while relaxing in the shade.En el centro de la ciudad, hay una arcada donde puedes comer algo mientras te relajas a la sombra.
b. los soportales (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We took shelter from the rain under the arcade.Nos metimos debajo de los soportales para resguardarnos de la lluvia.
c. los portales (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If you visit Morelia, be sure to try the ice cream they sell under the arcade.Si visitas Morelia, no dejes de probar el helado que venden bajo los portales.
d. la recova (F) (Argentina)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Argentina
An arcade runs along the north side of the square.Una recova recorre el lado norte de la plaza.
e. la galería (F) (interior)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Moorish influence is evident in the arcades of Seville's Alcazar.En las galerías del Alcázar de Sevilla, la influencia morisca queda patente.
a. la galería comercial (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Jim strolled along the arcade, sipping his coffee and looking at the shop windows.Jim paseaba por la galería comercial, dando sorbos a su café y mirando los escaparates.
