Play as Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
PLAY-az, PLAY-ez
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 निभानाArabic: يلعب دور - يؤدي دورBengali: রূপে অভিনয় করা - চরিত্র হিসেবে খেলাRussian: играть за - играть в ролиJapanese: 〜としてプレイする - 〜の役をやるVietnamese: đóng vai - điều khiển nhân vậtKorean: ~로 플레이하다 - 역할을 맡다Turkish: olarak oynamakUrdu: کے کردار میں کھیلنا - کے طور پر ادا کرناIndonesian: 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