Noun
/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ taɪm/
"Playing time" refers to the amount of time allotted for a game, performance, or activity where participants are engaged in playing, typically used in context with sports or games. It can also refer to the duration during which a recorded performance is played, such as music or film.
It is a term frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in sports commentary, reports, and discussions about games or other performances.
"El entrenador anunció que cada jugador tendría al menos 20 minutos de tiempo de juego en el próximo partido."
"We need to manage our playing time better if we want to win this tournament."
"Necesitamos gestionar mejor nuestro tiempo de juego si queremos ganar este torneo."
"The total playing time of the album is over an hour."
While "playing time" is not typically found in idiomatic expressions in English, it can relate to expressions used in sports or performance contexts. Here are related idiomatic phrases involving the word "play":
Translation: "Si todos están listos para comenzar, ¡vamos a jugar!"
"Call the shots"
Translation: "En este juego, él es quien toma las decisiones."
"The ball is in your court"
Translation: "He hecho mi oferta; ahora la bola está en tu cancha."
"Play it by ear"
The phrase "playing time" is derived from the combination of "playing," the present participle of "play," which comes from Old English "plegian," meaning "to engage in activity for enjoyment" and "time," from Old English "tīma," which means "period" or "duration." The phrase refers to the specific period one is engaged in such enjoyable activities, particularly in competitive or performance situations.