English–Spanish

“playful” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/xuɣeˈton/

Example

Mi gato es muy juguetón.

My cat is very playful.

Illustration for juguetón (playful)

How to say “playful” in Spanish

“Playful” in Spanish is juguetón.

A curious, energetic attitude or action that signals joking or gentle mischief.

Full entry for juguetón: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with juguetón

Su tono juguetón alivió la conversación.

His playful tone eased the conversation.

Tips for using juguetón

  • Juguetón usually implies light, friendly teasing or playful energy, whereas travieso more often implies naughtier or disobedient behavior.

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