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Juego etymology

Spanish

Spanish word juego comes from Proto-Indo-European *yōk-, and later Latin iocus (A form of amusement. A joke, jest.)

Detailed word origin of juego

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*yōk- Proto-Indo-European (ine)
*iok-o- Proto-Indo-European (ine)
*jokos Proto-Italic (itc-pro)
iocus Latin (lat) A form of amusement. A joke, jest.
juego Spanish (es) Game; sport. Gaming. Kit. Play. Set.