Spanish word

juguetería

Pronunciation

IPA/xuɣeteˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nountoy store

Example

¿Dónde está la juguetería más cercana?

Where is the nearest toy store?

Illustration for juguetería (toy store)

More examples

Compré un regalo en la juguetería del centro.

I bought a gift at the toy store downtown.

Core concept

Shopfront piled with colorful boxed toys and stuffed animals.

Common phrases

  • la juguetería más cercana

    the nearest toy store

  • ir a la juguetería

    go to the toy store

  • comprar en la juguetería

    buy at the toy store

Similar words

tienda de juguetes: Small retail outlet primarily offering household toys for use at home.
tienda: Store selling a mix of everyday merchandise, not specialized in any single category.
ludoteca: Facility where children borrow or play with toys and participate in organized activities.

Definition in Spanish

Establecimiento donde se venden juguetes y juegos para la infancia.

Word origin

From medieval Spanish juguete plus the shop-forming suffix -ería, meaning a place where toys are sold.

Usage tips

  • In large department stores the toy area is usually labeled sección de juguetes rather than as a separate juguetería.

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