avatar
/abaˈtaɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for avatar is avatar.
The word avatar refers to a digital representation of a person or being. In more formal contexts, you might use la representación virtual to describe this concept.
Meaning: digital representation of a person or being (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people sometimes refer to an avatar as el muñequito, which literally means 'the little doll'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of avatar is los avatares. The word is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/abaˈtaɾ/
Did you know?
- The plural avatares is often used in a non-digital sense to describe the 'ups and downs' or the unpredictable trials and tribulations of a person's life.
- While English speakers use 'avatar' almost exclusively for digital identities, a Spanish speaker may use the word to refer to a deity's descent to earth in a religious or mythological context.
- Because avatar is a masculine noun, you must use masculine articles like un or el even if the person being represented is a woman.
Examples in context
- Tengo un avatar en Second Life.I have an avatar in Second Life.This sentence shows how to mention owning an avatar in a specific digital environment.Tatoeba #10218824 by Seael, translation #10218814 by Idopauline
- Mary no entiende por qué Tom escogió un gato como su avatar.Mary doesn't understand why Tom chose a cat as his online avatar.This sentence demonstrates using avatar to describe a chosen online identity.Tatoeba #1410082 by marcelostockle, translation #1386894 by Spamster
- Él ha doblado una voz en "Avatar".He has dubbed in "Avatar".This sentence uses avatar as a proper noun referring to the film title.Tatoeba #1121930 by ffuentes, translation #348485 by sysko
- El avatar del usuario es una imagen en alta definición.The user's avatar is a high definition image.
- Me encanta el nuevo nick que elegiste para tu avatar.I love the new nick you chose for your avatar.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are playing a video game together.
- MateoMe gusta mucho tu avatar, Lucía.I really like your avatar, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo. Me tomó tiempo crear el avatar.Thanks, Mateo. It took me a while to create the avatar.
- Mateo¿Puedo cambiar el color de mi avatar?Can I change the color of my avatar?
- LucíaSí, ve al menú de personalización del avatar.Yes, go to the avatar customization menu.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “avatar” translations and entries avatar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
