Gioco ai videogiochi la sera.

I play video games in the evening.

Pronunciation

'Videogiochi' = vi-de-o-GIO-chi, stress on fourth syllable. 'Sera' = SE-ra.

When to use it

Use this to describe gaming as a leisure activity. It is completely accepted for all ages in modern Italian culture. Specifying whether you play online, on console, or PC adds detail. Mentioning your favourite games opens specific conversations.

What it means

Note the preposition: 'giocare ai videogiochi' uses 'ai' (a + i) because 'videogiochi' is masculine plural. Compare: giocare a calcio (no article needed with sport names but articles are used with 'videogiochi').

Variations

Sono un giocatore appassionato di RPG.

I am an avid RPG player.

English gaming acronyms like RPG and FPS are used in Italian gaming culture

Gioco online con amici di tutto il mondo.

I play online with friends from around the world.

Highlights the social aspect of gaming

Preferisco i giochi di strategia.

I prefer strategy games.

Specifies genre preference

Mini Dialogue

— Cosa fai la sera dopo il lavoro? — Di solito gioco ai videogiochi la sera. — A che tipo di giochi? — Giochi di avventura, soprattutto The Legend of Zelda.

— What do you do in the evening after work? — I usually play video games in the evening. — What type of games? — Adventure games, especially The Legend of Zelda.

Cultural Note

Italy is one of Europe's largest video game markets. The Italian gaming community is passionate, and Italian game publishers and developers (such as the teams behind the Assetto Corsa racing simulator) have global reputations. Lucca Comics & Games is Europe's largest comics and gaming convention.

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