This is the 3178th most frequent Swedish word.
play
In Swedish, "play" translates to "leka," meaning to engage in playful activities or to play games.
The word 'spela' here is used as a verb to indicate engaging in a game or sport, specifically playing football.
Vi kommer att spela fotboll ikväll.
We are going to play football tonight.
The word 'leka' here is used as a verb to describe playful activities typically done by children, implying engaging in recreational or imaginative play.
Barnen gillar att leka i parken.
The children like to play in the park.
The word 'spelar' here is used to denote performing a musical activity, specifically playing an instrument—the piano in this case.