Muñeca (en. Doll)

/muˈneka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Joint that allows the movement of the hand.

I injured my wrist while playing basketball.

Me lastimé la muñeca mientras jugaba baloncesto.

Doll as a toy, often in a human shape.

I bought my daughter a doll for her birthday.

Le compré una muñeca a mi hija para su cumpleaños.

In some contexts, it refers to a person considered attractive.

That girl is a doll; everyone stares at her.

Esa chica es una muñeca, todos la miran.

From Old Spanish 'muneca', related to the word 'mano'.

to make a doll

To refer to the act of making a person look attractive or presentable.

hacer muñeca

rag doll

A person who can be easily manipulated, without their own will.

muñeca de trapo

Russian doll

An object that contains smaller ones inside, compared to someone who has multiple personalities or facets.

muñeca rusa

doll

Male figure similar to a doll.

muñeco

wrist guard

Accessory used to protect the wrist.

muñequera

little doll

Diminutive of doll, often affectionate.

muñequita

A person who is considered very attractive.

That girl is quite a doll; she always attracts attention.

Esa chica es toda una muñeca, siempre llama la atención.

Doll used in the fashion and modeling industry.

She is a runway doll for her poise and elegance.

Ella es una muñeca de pasarela por su porte y elegancia.