play in

jugar en

Jugar o divertirse dentro de un lugar o una zona.

En inglés sencillo: To enjoy games or other fun activities inside a place or area.

• We play in the park.
• The children played in the snow yesterday.
• Can the puppy play in your garden?

Cómo se usa: play in somewhere (The children play in the garden.)

Expresiones frecuentes: play in something, play in sand, play in parks

habilitar, asistir

Pasar el balón a un compañero situado donde puede atacar o intentar marcar.

En inglés sencillo: To pass the ball to a teammate where they can attack or try to score.

• She played the striker in with a short pass.
• He was played in but missed the goal.
• Can you play me in when I run past the defender?

Cómo se usa: play someone in (A quick pass played the striker in.)

Sinónimos: set up

Expresiones frecuentes: play someone in, play in someone

adaptarse al batear

Acostumbrarse a la pelota y al campo al empezar a batear en críquet.

En inglés sencillo: To get used to the ball and field when you begin batting in cricket.

• The batter needed time to play himself in.
• She played herself in before trying any big shots.
• Give him a few overs to play in.

Cómo se usa: play oneself in (She took several overs to play herself in.)

Sinónimos: settle in

Expresiones frecuentes: play oneself in, play in slowly