lúdico

playful

adjective LOO-dee-koh Rare

Origin: From Latin ludus (game, play).

Also means

recreational

Usage Note

Lúdico describes anything relating to play, games, or recreation — actividades lúdicas (recreational activities), enfoque lúdico (playful approach). It has a slightly formal or academic ring; in everyday speech divertido (fun) is more natural. The accent on the first syllable marks it as an esdrújula (antepenultimate-stress) word.

Examples

"El taller tiene un carácter muy lúdico."

Natural Translation

The workshop has a very playful character.

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