Muñeco (en. Doll)

/muˈɲeko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Object that represents a human being, used as a toy or in decorations.

Example sentence: The boy plays with his action doll.

El niño juega con su muñeco de acción.

Definition: Person who is considered easily manipulable or without their own will.

Example sentence: The boss treats his employees as if they were dolls.

El jefe trata a sus empleados como si fueran muñecos.

Definition: Decoration, often made of fabric or plastic, used in celebrations.

Example sentence: They placed a snowman at the entrance of the house.

Colocaron un muñeco de nieve en la entrada de la casa.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'mūniēcus', which means 'doll' or 'puppet'.

Phrase: to make a doll

Meaning: Create or simulate a representation, often as part of a game or activity.

hacer un muñeco

Phrase: snowman

Meaning: Decorative figure made of snow, common in winter.

muñeco de nieve

Phrase: to be a doll

Meaning: Expression indicating that someone is very manipulable or submissive.

ser un muñeco

Related word: doll (female)

Description: Part of the body between the hand and the forearm.

muñeca

Related word: dollhouse

Description: Accessory or support for dolls or toys.

muñequera

Slang meaning: Refers to a flirtatious or vain person.

Example: That girl is a doll, always very well-groomed.

Esa chica es un muñeco, siempre muy bien arreglada.

Slang meaning: Someone who is considered easy to deceive.

Example: Don't be a doll, don't let yourself be manipulated.

No seas un muñeco, no te dejes manipular.