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Juegos - Términos de videojuegos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con términos de videojuegos como "avatar", "frag" y "noob".

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achievement
[Sustantivo]

a reward in some video games that is obtained after completing specific, often challenging tasks

logro

logro

avatar
[Sustantivo]

an image that is the representation of a player in a game or an account on social media

avatar

avatar

Ex: She chose a cute animal as avatar for the social media platform .
to camp
[Verbo]

(of a character in a video game) to hide or stay in one spot for an extended period of time in order to remain safe or to ambush other players

acampar

acampar

Ex: The defensive team decided camp near the bomb site , setting up barricades and traps to thwart the attacking team 's advances .
cross-play
[Sustantivo]

a feature in some computer games that enables the participants across the world to play a game together regardless of having different platforms, operating systems, or consoles

multiplataforma

multiplataforma

Ex: It ’s great that this game cross-play because now I can play with my cousin , even though he 's using a different platform .
cutscene
[Sustantivo]

a non-interactive scene in a video game that is usually shown when the player levels up, dies, or reaches another chapter of the game to develop the plot of the game

cinemática, escena

cinemática, escena

Ex: We skipped cutscene because we had already seen it during our last playthrough .
Easter egg
[Sustantivo]

a message, reference, or feature that is intentionally hidden by the directors of a movie, developers of a game, or writers of a book, etc. for the sake of amusement

huevo de Pascua

huevo de Pascua

experience point
[Sustantivo]

a point awarded to a player who has passed a level, accomplished a mission, collected a particular item, or defeated a specific enemy in a computer game

experiencia

experiencia

Ex: Every time I complete a mission, I get XP to improve my character.
to frag
[Verbo]

to kill an enemy in a shooting game

matar

matar

gold farming
[Sustantivo]

the practice of devoting long hours into playing a specific game in order to collect in-game currency and related assets and make money by selling them to other players

granjero

granjero

Ex: After a few weeks gold farming, she had enough currency to buy the rarest items in the game .
level
[Sustantivo]

(in computer games) an area that the player has access to as they take on an objective

nivel

nivel

(of a player's character) to advance to the next level in terms of strength, ability, etc.

subir de nivel

subir de nivel

Ex: The leveled up after mastering the art of pickpocketing , becoming more adept at stealing valuable items undetected .
pwnage
[Sustantivo]

the fact or act of completely defeating a rival or enemy in a video game

pwnage

pwnage

Ex: The way he took out that boss without breaking a sweat was pwnage.
to pwn
[Verbo]

to completely defeat a rival or opponent, particularly in a video game

ownear

ownear

Ex: I thought I had a good strategy, but then he came in and just pwned my defense.
replayability
[Sustantivo]

(particularly of a computer game or music) worthy of playing more than once

rejugabilidad

rejugabilidad

Ex: The movie was n't that good , but it replayability since I can watch it over and over without getting bored .
replayable
[Adjetivo]

a quality in video games that makes them worth experiencing more than once

reproducible

reproducible

to respawn
[Verbo]

(of a video game character) to come back to life after having been killed

revivir

revivir

shoot-'em-up
[Adjetivo]

(of a computer game) involving a lot of shooting and bloodshed

de acción

de acción

gamer
[Sustantivo]

someone who plays video games

jugador de videojuegos, gamer

jugador de videojuegos, gamer

console
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

consola, consola de videojuegos

consola, consola de videojuegos

Ex: They spent the weekend playing multiplayer games on consoles.
triple-A
[Sustantivo]

a high-quality, high-budget video game developed by a major company with extensive resources

triple A, juego de alta calidad

triple A, juego de alta calidad

Ex: I ca n’t wait to play the triple-A that just came out this week .

an internet and gaming term used to indicate that a person is temporarily not available or not actively participating in an online activity or game because they are not physically present at their computer or keyboard

the range or radius of an action or ability that affects multiple targets within a specified area in video games or role-playing games

Ex: Be careful when you cast that ability , it has area of effect that could hit your teammates .
bullet sponge
[Sustantivo]

enemies or characters that have an excessive amount of health or resilience, often requiring players to expend a large number of bullets or attacks to defeat them

esponja de balas, objetivo resistente

esponja de balas, objetivo resistente

Ex: I do n't mind challenging fights , but sometimes bullet sponge enemies just feel like they 're wasting my time .
camping
[Sustantivo]

a gaming term used to describe the strategy of staying in one location or area for an extended period, often to gain an advantage or to ambush opponents

acampada, camping

acampada, camping

cheesing
[Sustantivo]

the act of using tactics or strategies in a video game that exploit weaknesses or loopholes in the game mechanics to gain an advantage over opponents

explotación de mecánicas, estrategias de abuso

explotación de mecánicas, estrategias de abuso

Ex: The community started discussing how to stop cheesing from becoming a common strategy in the game.
world
[Sustantivo]

an environment visualized or created, especially in a video game

mundo

mundo

gamification
[Sustantivo]

the process of incorporating game-like elements and mechanics, such as points, rewards, leaderboards, challenges, and progress tracking, into non-game contexts

gamificación, ludificación

gamificación, ludificación

Ex: Gamification has made my morning workout routine more fun, as I get points for every exercise completed.
gaming
[Sustantivo]

the act of playing video games or other interactive media, typically on a computer, console, or mobile device, for entertainment, recreation, or competition

videojuegos, jugando

videojuegos, jugando

loot box
[Sustantivo]

a virtual item in a video game that can be purchased with real money or in-game currency and contains random rewards, such as virtual items, currency, or other in-game bonuses

caja de botín, caja de recompensas

caja de botín, caja de recompensas

Ex: After a few hours of playing, I earned a loot box, but it didn’t have anything useful.
microtransaction
[Sustantivo]

a small financial transaction typically made within a video game or other software application, often using real-world currency or virtual currency, for the purpose of acquiring virtual goods or other in-game benefits

microtransacción, microtransacción financiera

microtransacción, microtransacción financiera

Ex: I did n’t want to buy microtransactions, but the limited-time offer was too tempting .
mouse potato
[Sustantivo]

a person who spends excessive amounts of time using a computer, particularly for activities such as browsing the internet, playing video games, or engaging in social media

ratón de computadora, adicto a la computadora

ratón de computadora, adicto a la computadora

Ex: I used to be a mouse potato, but now I try to spend more time outside and less time in front of a screen.
multi-user
[Adjetivo]

(of a computer system or software application) designed for use by more than one person at the same time

multiusuario, multiautor

multiusuario, multiautor

nerf
[Sustantivo]

the act of reducing the power or effectiveness of a weapon, ability, or strategy in order to balance or improve gameplay

nerf, reducción de potencia

nerf, reducción de potencia

Ex: The nerf to the armor system made it harder to survive longer fights .
buff
[Sustantivo]

a temporary or permanent enhancement to a character's abilities, attributes, or performance, often granted by items, power-ups, or other in-game mechanisms

mejora, potenciación

mejora, potenciación

skin
[Sustantivo]

a visual design or appearance that can be applied to a character, weapon, or other in-game object to change its look without affecting its performance or gameplay mechanics

piel, apariencia

piel, apariencia

clan
[Sustantivo]

a group of players or individuals who come together to form a community or team in video games, typically to compete together or achieve common goals

clan, equipo

clan, equipo

crafting
[Sustantivo]

a game mechanic in which players can create or upgrade items, equipment, or other in-game assets using various resources or components

creación, artesanía

creación, artesanía

Ex: Some players specialize in crafting, making rare items for others to buy.

additional digital content or expansions for a video game that can be purchased and downloaded after the initial release to enhance the gaming experience

contenido descargable, contenido adicional descargable

contenido descargable, contenido adicional descargable

Ex: The game has downloadable content that adds new characters and missions .

a metric used in video games to measure the amount of damage a character or weapon can deal over a specific period, usually one second. It helps players understand the efficiency and effectiveness of their attacks in combat situations

Ex: The tank class doesn't have the highest damage per second, but it can take a lot of damage and protect teammates.
to gank
[Verbo]

to ambush or attack an opponent, often by surprise or with a numerical advantage, in a video game

emboscar, atacar por sorpresa

emboscar, atacar por sorpresa

good game
[interjección]

an expression used in the gaming community to show sportsmanship and respect to opponents after a match or game has concluded

buen juego, bien jugado

buen juego, bien jugado

a statistical measure that represents the number of kills a player achieves in relation to the number of times they have been killed

ratio de asesinatos a muertes, relación de kills a muertes

ratio de asesinatos a muertes, relación de kills a muertes

Ex: My KDR took a hit after that last round, but I’m confident I can bounce back.
button mashing
[Sustantivo]

the action of repeatedly and rapidly pressing buttons on a controller, often without a specific strategy or timing, in order to perform actions in a video game

presionar botones frenéticamente, mash de botones

presionar botones frenéticamente, mash de botones

Ex: button mashing was a bit chaotic , but it worked well enough to defeat the boss .
magic point
[Sustantivo]

a resource used in some video games to cast spells or perform special abilities by consuming a specific amount of magical energy or power

puntos mágicos, puntos de magia

puntos mágicos, puntos de magia

Ex: After using a powerful spell, I noticed my MP was almost gone.
noob
[Sustantivo]

a computer user, particularly a video gamer, who does not have the needed knowledge or skills to have a good performance

novato

novato

Ex: He laughed off the insults from other players , knowing that everyone starts as noob at some point .
overpowered
[Adjetivo]

referring to a game element, character, or ability that is excessively strong or dominant, often giving an unfair advantage compared to other elements or players

sobrehabilitado, demasiado poderoso

sobrehabilitado, demasiado poderoso

a term used to describe a game mode or situation in which players compete directly against each other, rather than against computer-controlled opponents

Ex: Many gamers enjoy the thrill of PvP combat in massive online games.
quick time event
[Sustantivo]

a gameplay mechanic in video games that requires the player to press specific buttons or perform actions in response to on-screen prompts within a limited timeframe to progress through the game or perform certain actions

evento de tiempo rápido, evento de reacción rápida

evento de tiempo rápido, evento de reacción rápida

Ex: I missed the button prompt during the QTE, and my character fell off the cliff.

to abruptly quit a video game out of frustration or anger, often by intentionally disconnecting from the game or leaving the match

salir enfurecido, abandonar enojado

salir enfurecido, abandonar enojado

any character in a video game that is controlled by the computer itself rather than the playe

personaje no jugador

personaje no jugador

Ex: The non-player character guided me through the tutorial and explained how to use my abilities .
smurfing
[Sustantivo]

the act of an experienced player using a new or alternate account to play against lower-skilled opponents, typically to achieve easy wins or exploit the matchmaking system

smurfing, smurfear

smurfing, smurfear

Ex: Smurfing has become a problem in many online games , as it creates an unfair advantage .
tank
[Sustantivo]

a character or role in a game that has high durability and is designed to absorb damage and protect other members of the team

tanque, personaje tanque

tanque, personaje tanque

power gamer
[Sustantivo]

a player who prioritizes maximizing their character's power and effectiveness in the game

jugador optimizador, jugador poderoso

jugador optimizador, jugador poderoso

Ex: As power gamer, he had the best gear in the game before anyone else could catch up .
life
[Sustantivo]

the numerical representation of a player's or character's health or vitality, which determines their ability to withstand damage or survive in the game

vida, salud

vida, salud

adaptive music
[Sustantivo]

a type of interactive audio in video games that dynamically changes based on the player's actions or the game's events to enhance the gaming experience

música adaptativa, música interactiva

música adaptativa, música interactiva

Ex: Every time I failed a level, the music would reset, adding to the feeling of frustration.
player character
[Sustantivo]

a fictional character in a game, whether in a tabletop role-playing game or a video game, that is controlled and guided by a player throughout the course of the game's events and challenges

personaje jugador, personaje controlado por el jugador

personaje jugador, personaje controlado por el jugador

Ex: As the game progresses , player character gains new abilities and stronger stats .
high score
[Sustantivo]

the best or highest achievement in terms of points or performance in a game

máxima puntuación, puntaje más alto

máxima puntuación, puntaje más alto

Ex: Every time I play, I aim to reach a new high score to keep improving my skills.
to game
[Verbo]

to play computer or video games

jugar, videojugar

jugar, videojugar

Ex: She loves to game as a way to unwind after a long day at work.
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