muñeca Barbie
/muɲeka baɾbje/from spelling rules
The English phrase "barbie doll" is translated into Spanish as muñeca Barbie.
This phrase refers to the fashion doll produced by Mattel.
What does it mean word for word?
The word muñeca means "doll" (though it can also mean "wrist" in a different context).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Muñeca Barbie is used in most Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Peru. However, in some Latin American countries, such as Venezuela and Puerto Rico, it is common to simply use Barbie instead of the full phrase.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun muñeca is feminine, the definite article used is la (e.g., la muñeca Barbie). To make the phrase plural, change the noun to muñecas while leaving the proper name unchanged (e.g., las muñecas Barbie).
How do you pronounce it?
/muɲeka baɾbje/
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Examples in context
- La muñeca Barbie es un clásico entre los juguetes para niñas.The Barbie doll is a classic among toys for girls.
- La muñeca de la marca Barbie es conocida en todo el mundo.The doll from the Barbie brand is known worldwide.
- A mi hermana le encanta jugar con Barbies.My sister loves playing with Barbies.
- ¡Mira qué bonita está esa muñeca Barbie!Look how beautiful that Barbie doll is!
- Me regalaron una muñeca Barbie para mi cumpleaños.They gave me a Barbie doll for my birthday.
- Mi hermana tiene una muñeca Barbie nueva.My sister has a new Barbie doll.
- Esa muñeca Barbie es de colección.That Barbie doll is a collector's item.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa muñeca Barbie?Where did you buy that Barbie doll?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking at a gift in a bedroom.
- Mateo¿Es esa una muñeca Barbie para María?Is that a Barbie doll for María?
- MaríaSí, es su regalo de cumpleaños.Yes, it is her birthday gift.
- MateoLa muñeca Barbie es muy bonita.The Barbie doll is very pretty.
- MaríaA ella le va a encantar.She is going to love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries muñeca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
