Muñecas (en. Dolls)

/muˈne.kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Figures made from different materials that imitate the human form, mainly used as toys.

The girl plays with her dolls in the park.

La niña juega con sus muñecas en el parque.

Part of the human body located between the forearm and the hand.

My wrist hurts after writing so much.

Me duele la muñeca después de tanto escribir.

Comes from the Spanish 'muñeca', a diminutive of 'muño', which means small figure.

to make dolls

To create or craft dolls, often as a hobby.

hacer muñecas

to be like a doll

To refer to someone who looks well-groomed or elegant.

estar como una muñeca

doll

Male figure or similar to a doll, generally used for play.

muñeco

toy

Object designed for play and fun, which includes dolls.

juguete

To refer to an attractive woman.

That girl is a doll; everyone looks at her.

Esa chica es una muñeca, todos la miran.

To use 'muñeca' to describe someone who is delicate or naive.

Don’t be fooled; you don’t have to be a doll all the time.

No te dejes engañar, no tienes que ser una muñeca todo el tiempo.