títere de guante
/titeɾe de ɡwante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hand puppet" is translated into Spanish as títere de guante.
This term refers to a puppet that is operated by the hand. You can also use the synonym marioneta de guante to describe the same object.
Meaning: puppet operated by the hand (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of títere (puppet), de (of) and guante (glove).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, only the noun títere changes to títeres, resulting in títeres de guante for hand puppets.
How do you pronounce it?
/titeɾe de ɡwante/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, calling a person a títere is a common insult used to describe someone who has no will of their own and is controlled by others.
- Spanish has a specific tradition of teatro de títeres that historically used puppets to satirize social classes and government officials in public squares.
- The word títere is believed to be onomatopoeic, mimicking the sounds made during a puppet performance.
Examples in context
- Adjunto encontrará un informe sobre el uso de marionetas de mano en nuestra última campaña publicitaria.I attach a report on the use of hand puppets in our last advertising campaign.
- El títere de guante es de color rojo.The hand puppet is red.
- Compré un títere de guante para el niño.I bought a hand puppet for the boy.
- Ella usa un títere de guante en la función.She uses a hand puppet in the show.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are preparing a show for children.
- MateoMira este títere de guante, María.Look at this hand puppet, María.
- MaríaEs muy lindo, Mateo.It is very cute, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Crees que a los niños les guste?Do you think the children will like it?
- MaríaSí, les encantará el títere.Yes, they will love the puppet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
