Play as Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz

PLAY-az, PLAY-ez

UK

plˈeɪ/ /ˈæs

play-AZ

Definition

To take on or control a certain character, role, or position in a game, movie, or performance.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in gaming to describe which character you control ('play as Mario'), or in acting to state the role ('play as Hamlet'). Do not confuse with 'play' (in general) or 'play with' (interact with something). Commonly followed by a character's name or a role.

• Spanish: jugar como - interpretar como (actor)
• Portuguese (BR): jogar como - interpretar como (ator)
• Portuguese (PT): jogar como - interpretar como (ator)
• Chinese (Simplified): 扮演 - 以...角色玩
• Chinese (Traditional): 扮演 - 以...角色玩
• Hindi: के रूप में खेलना - की भूमिका निभाना
• Arabic: يلعب دور - يؤدي دور
• Bengali: রূপে অভিনয় করা - চরিত্র হিসেবে খেলা
• Russian: играть за - играть в роли
• Japanese: 〜としてプレイする - 〜の役をやる
• Vietnamese: đóng vai - điều khiển nhân vật
• Korean: ~로 플레이하다 - 역할을 맡다
• Turkish: olarak oynamak
• Urdu: کے کردار میں کھیلنا - کے طور پر ادا کرنا
• Indonesian: bermain sebagai

Example Sentences

You can play as the hero or the villain in this game.

basic

She will play as the queen in the school play.

basic

Choose which character you want to play as.

basic

I always play as the fastest runner in racing games.

natural

In the movie, he got to play as the main detective.

natural

If you play as support, make sure to help your teammates.

natural