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    Muñeca (en. Doll)

    /munˈeka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Joint that connects the hand to the forearm.
    My wrist hurts after playing tennis.
    Me duele la muñeca después de jugar al tennis.
    Toy figure that represents a human being, used especially by children.
    The girl plays with her favorite doll.
    La niña juega con su muñeca favorita.
    Part of the doll, especially in the context of fashion or accessories.
    The watch she wears on her wrist is very elegant.
    El reloj que lleva en la muñeca es muy elegante.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'mānica', which means little hand or small hand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to break one's wrist
    To suffer a fracture in the wrist.
    romperse la muñeca
    doll woman
    It refers to a very attractive woman or one with a slim figure.
    mujer de muñeca
    in doll
    It is used to refer to something in a toy or fun context.
    en muñeca

    Related Words

    hand
    Extremity of the human body that is located at the end of the arm.
    mano
    elbow
    Joint that connects the forearm to the arm.
    codo
    toy
    Objects that are used for entertainment, especially for children.
    juguete

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to an attractive woman.
    That girl is a doll, everyone looks at her.
    Esa chica es una muñeca, todos la miran.
    In some countries, it can refer to a person who acts superficially.
    Don't pay attention to her, she's just a doll.
    No le hagas caso, es solo una muñeca.