emoji
/eˈmoʝi/masculine
The Spanish word for "emoji" is emoji. Wiktionary also lists emoyi.
Meaning: digital graphic icon (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| emoji | /eˈmoʝi/ | masculine |
| emoyi | /eˈmoʝi/ | masculine |
This term refers to a digital graphic icon. It is a masculine noun, meaning it is used with masculine articles such as el or un.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides two forms: emoyi and emoji. emoyi is also listed as a masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine. When forming the plural, it is common to add an 's' to the end, resulting in los emojis.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈmoʝi/
Did you know?
- In casual Spanish digital communication, people often use the word emoji as a verb, such as emojear, to describe the act of reacting to a message with icons.
- The Spanish term emoji originates from the Japanese words e meaning 'picture' and moji meaning 'character'.
- Spanish speakers distinguish between emoji, which are the standardized icons, and stickers, which are larger, often custom-made images used in apps like WhatsApp.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué linda es esa carita feliz!What a lovely happy face!
- Ese emoji de corazón es muy tierno.That heart emoji is very cute.
- ¿Cuál es tu emoji favorito?What is your favorite emoji?
- No entiendo el significado de este emoji.I don't understand the meaning of this emoji.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting over text messages.
- LucíaMira este emoji que te envié.Look at this emoji I sent you.
- Javier¡Es muy gracioso, Lucía!It is very funny, Lucía!
- LucíaMe encanta usarlo siempre.I love using it all the time.
- JavierA mí también me gusta mucho.I like it a lot too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “emoji” translations and entries emoji, emoyi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries emoji, emoyi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
