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    Marioneta (en. Puppet)

    /ma.ri.o.ne.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An object or figure that is ingeniously manipulated to create the illusion of life.
    The puppeteer moved the puppet in a surprising way.
    El titiritero movía la marioneta de una manera sorprendente.
    A person who is controlled by another, without autonomy.
    That politician was merely a puppet of the true powers.
    Ese político era solo una marioneta de los verdaderos poderes.
    A variant of a performance figure that uses strings.
    The play included a puppet that delighted the children.
    La obra de teatro incluyó una marioneta que encantó a los niños.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the French 'marionnette', meaning 'little Mary', referring to the figure of the Virgin Mary.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be a puppet
    To be controlled by someone else.
    ser una marioneta
    To play the role of a puppet
    To act as if being manipulated by others.
    jugar a ser marioneta

    Related Words

    Puppeteer
    A person who manipulates puppets or marionettes.
    titiritero
    Puppet theater
    A show where puppets are used as actors.
    teatro de marionetas
    Puppet garden
    Colloquial term for a place where puppets are stored.
    huerto de marionetas

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts without their own will.
    That guy is a puppet; he always says what he is told.
    Ese tipo es una marioneta, siempre dice lo que le dicen.
    Someone who is easily influenced.
    Don't be a puppet; think for yourself.
    No seas marioneta, piensa por ti mismo.