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"Record" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "grabar", and "play" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "jugar". Learn more about the difference between "record" and "play" below.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. grabar
Elsa's father records all of her dance recitals with his camcorder.El padre de Elsa graba todos sus recitales de danza con su videocámara.
a. tomar nota de
The secretary recorded every word of the conversation.La secretaria tomó nota de cada palabra de la conversación.
b. anotar
We record the make, model, and license plate of every car.Anotamos la marca, el modelo y la matrícula de todos los coches.
c. registrar
The receptionist recorded the personal details of those attending.El recepcionista registró los datos personales de los asistentes.
d. dejar constar
I want my disagreement with the decision made by the committee to be recorded.Quiero dejar constar mi desacuerdo con la decisión tomada por el comité.
a. registrar
Our instruments recorded an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale.Los instrumentos registraron un temblor que medía 6.1 en la escala de Richter.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el registro (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).
There is no record of an employee with that name.No hay registro de ningún empleado con ese nombre.
b. la anotación (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).
The explorer kept detailed records of every place he visited.El explorador hacía anotaciones detalladas de todos los lugares que visitaba.
c. el archivo (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've searched our records and were unable to find the requested birth certificate.Hemos revisado nuestros archivos y no pudimos encontrar la partida de nacimiento solicitada.
5. (legal)
a. el historial (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).
Steven had an admirable record at the company.Steven tuvo un historial admirable en la empresa.
b. el expediente (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 haven't received the records of several of the transfer students.No hemos recibido los expedientes de varios de los estudiantes transferidos.
7. (medicine)
a. el historial (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).
Where's this patient's record?¿Dónde está el historial de este paciente?
a. los antecedentes (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).
The police tipped me off that she had a criminal record.La policía me avisó que ella tenía antecedentes penales.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I wish to place on record that I am opposed to this decision.Quiero dejar constancia de que me opongo a esta decisión.
The fire last week was the worst on record in our town.El incendio de la semana pasada fue el peor desde que se recopilan datos en la ciudad.
11. (music)
12. (memorial)
a. el memorial (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).
This statue serves as a record of the sacrifice made by the soldiers who lost their lives in the war.Esta estatua sirve de memorial del sacrificio hecho por los soldados que perdieron la vida en la guerra.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
14. (notable)
a. récord
I found a shortcut and got home in record time today.Encontré un atajo y llegué a casa en tiempo récord hoy.
b. sin precedentes
Exports hit record levels last month.Las exportaciones alcanzaron niveles sin precedentes el mes pasado.
play(
pley
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (sports)
a. jugar
They won't be able to play tonight because of the rain.No podrán jugar esta noche por la lluvia.
4. (to sound)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
6. (games)
b. jugar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Playing chess requires great powers of concentration.Jugar ajedrez requiere una gran capacidad de concentración.
7. (sports)
b. jugar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I loved playing tennis when I was young.Me encantaba jugar tenis de joven.
8. (to compete)
a. jugar contra
This is the first time they have played a professional team in a professional league.Es la primera vez que juegan contra un equipo profesional en una liga profesional.
b. interpretar
The orchestra played Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor.La orquesta interpretó la novena sinfonía de Beethoven en re menor.
a. interpretar
He plays Hamlet in the new production of the play.Interpreta a Hamlet en la nueva producción de la obra.
b. desempeñar
The king played an important role in the Spanish transition to democracy.El rey desempeñó un papel importante en la transición española hacia la democracia.
11. (to joke)
a. gastar
For some reason, he enjoys playing practical jokes on people.Por alguna razón le gusta gastar bromas pesadas a la gente.
12. (to direct)
a. dirigir
He played the flashlight over the cover of the book.Dirigió la luz de la linterna hacia la cubierta del libro.
13. (to listen to)
a. poner
My neighbor plays the same song over and over again.Mi vecina pone la misma canción una y otra vez.
a. actuar en
The Rolling Stones played Glastonbury for the first time in 2013.Los Rolling Stones actuaron en Glastonbury por primera vez en 2013.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
16. (recreation)
17. (sports)
b. la jugada (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).
Thanks to an inspired play from my teammate, we won the match.Gracias a una jugada inspirada de mi compañero de equipo, ganamos el partido.
18. (theater)
b. la obra de teatro (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).
The acclaimed actor has starred in many plays on Broadway.El actor aclamado ha protagonizado muchas obras de teatro en Broadway.
a. el juego (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 watched the play of light and shadow on the water's surface.Observamos el juego de luces y sombras en la superficie del agua.
b. la interacción (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).
It is the play among different economic actors that determines market prices.Es la interacción entre distintos actores económicos lo que determina los precios del mercado.
a. el juego (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).
What's wrong with your bike? - There’s too much play in the rear wheel.¿Qué tiene tu bicicleta? - La rueda de atrás tiene demasiado juego.
b. la holgura (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).
The window rattles when the wind blows because there's too much play in the guides.La ventana se sacude con el viento porque hay demasiada holgura en las guías.
