Barbie (en. Barbie)

/ˈbɑːr.bi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A plastic, stylized, and fashionable doll that represents a woman.

The girl played with her Barbie in the living room.

La niña jugaba con su Barbie en el salón.

A cultural icon that symbolizes femininity and beauty stereotypes.

Many criticize Barbie for the stereotypes she represents.

Muchos critican a Barbie por los estereotipos que representa.

A line of toys that includes various dolls with different professions and looks.

Barbie has dolls that are doctors, astronauts, and more.

Barbie tiene muñecas que son médicas, astronautas y más.

The name 'Barbie' comes from the diminutive of Barbara, used for the famous doll created by Mattel in 1959.

Barbie life

Referring to an idealized life filled with luxury.

vida de Barbie

Barbie world

A world of fantasy and perfection.

mundo de Barbie

Pink Barbie

Making reference to a very feminine and colorful style.

Barbie rosa

Ken

The male companion of Barbie.

Ken

Mattel

The company that produces the Barbie doll.

Mattel

Collectible doll

Barbies that are collectible and not meant to be played with.

muñeca de colección

A term to refer to a woman who follows conventional beauty standards.

She is a total Barbie with her perfect appearance.

Ella es una total Barbie con su apariencia perfecta.

Describing someone who has a superficial style or is very glamorous.

That party was full of Barbs, everyone dressed ostentatiously.

Esa fiesta estaba llena de Barbs, todos vestidos de manera ostentosa.