Spanish word

juguete

Pronunciation

IPA/xuˈɣete/

Meaning

  • masculine nountoy

Example

Tenemos muchos juguetes en casa.

We have many toys at home.

Illustration for juguete (toy)

More examples

Compré un juguete de peluche para el bebé.

I bought a plush toy for the baby.

Core concept

Child's plaything.

Common phrases

  • juguete de peluche

    plush toy

  • juguetes educativos

    educational toys

  • tienda de juguetes

    toy shop

Similar words

muñeco: Small doll shaped like a person or animal.
muñeca: Small doll representing a girl or woman.
peluche: Soft stuffed toy made of plush fabric for hugging and play.
figura: Small three-dimensional model of a person or character for display or play.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto pequeño destinado al juego o al entretenimiento, especialmente asociado a los niños.

Word origin

Formed from juego 'play' with the diminutive -ete to indicate a small play item, with juego tracing back to Latin jocus.

Usage tips

  • Juego (game) and juguete (toy) are different; to say 'play with a toy' use jugar con el juguete, while juguetear means to toy with or fiddle with something.

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