Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
peluche
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈlutʃe/
Meaning
- masculine nounstuffed animal
Example
¿Dónde está mi peluche?
Where is my stuffed animal?
More examples
Me duermo acurrucado con mi peluche todas las noches.
I fall asleep curled up with my stuffed animal every night.
Core concept
Plush toy filled with stuffing for cuddling or play.
Common phrases
mi peluche favorito
my favorite stuffed animal
acurrucarse con peluche
curl up with a stuffed animal
regalar un peluche
give a stuffed animal
Similar words
juguete: Object or plaything made for children to use in play.
muñeco: Hand-held doll or figure, often cloth or plastic, for pretend play.
Definition in Spanish
Objeto blando y relleno, cubierto de tela o felpa, con frecuencia con forma de animal o muñeco, destinado a abrazar o jugar.
Word origin
The word entered Spanish from French peluche, which named a plush fabric and derives from Latin pilus meaning 'hair'.
Usage tips
- In casual speech speakers often use peluche for any stuffed animal, while osito clarifies a small teddy bear.
Related words
- peluchitolittle stuffed animalnoun
- peluchónlarge stuffed animalnoun
- pelucheríastuffed-animal shopnoun