muñeca
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish a doll is muñeca. A boy doll or an action figure is muñeco and a rag doll is muñeca de trapo.
Meaning: toy shaped like a person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| muñeca | neutral, Mexico |
| muñeco | male doll or figure |
| muñeca de trapo | rag doll |
Use muñeca for the toy that is usually a girl doll and muñeco for dolls shaped like men, boys, animals or characters.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with the figure, so it is la muñeca and el muñeco. The plural is muñecas and muñecos.
When do people say it?
Handmade rag dolls are a classic Mexican craft, often sold in markets dressed in traditional clothing.
Did you know?
- A muñeca de trapo is made of cloth and is a typical item at Mexican craft markets.
Examples in context
- Le regalaron una muñeca de trapo.They gave her a rag doll.
- Mi hermano colecciona muñecos de acción.My brother collects action figures.
- La muñeca tiene un vestido bordado.The doll has an embroidered dress.
Example conversation
Elisa buys a doll from a stall at a market in San Cristóbal for her niece.
- ElisaBuenas tardes, ¿cuánto cuesta la muñeca?Good afternoon, how much is the doll?
- VendedoraCien pesos, está hecha a mano.One hundred pesos, it is handmade.
- ElisaMe la llevo, es para mi sobrina.I will take it, it is for my niece.
