lego
/ˈleɡo/masculine
The Spanish word for toy brick is lego.
You may also see the phrase piezas de LEGO used to mean LEGO pieces.
Meaning: toy brick (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the form legos is the most common way to refer to the toy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word lego is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈleɡo/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, saying soy lego en esto does not mean you are playing with blocks, but rather that you are ignorant or unskilled in a particular subject.
- While the toy is a global brand, the Spanish word lego shares its exact spelling with an adjective used to describe someone who is not part of the clergy.
- The toy lego is often used as a generic trademark in Spanish, meaning people use it to describe any brand of interlocking plastic bricks.
Examples in context
- A Oliver le gusta jugar con piezas de Lego.Oliver likes to play with Lego blocks.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express a preference for playing with the blocks.Tatoeba #13568460 by Seael, translation #8912805 by Objectivesea
- No hay nada peor que pisar una pieza de Lego descalzo.Nothing hurts worse than stepping on a Lego while barefoot.This sentence illustrates a common humorous sentiment regarding stepping on the pieces.Tatoeba #8351927 by adroguense, translation #2686356 by Joseph
- Mi hermana pequeña juega con Lego.My little sister plays with Lego.This sentence shows how to describe a child playing with the toy.Tatoeba #13018411 by Tom9358, translation #13018413 by Tom9358
- Ayer compré nuevos LEGOS para mi colección.Yesterday, I bought new LEGOS for my collection.
- Las piezas de LEGO son increíblemente versátiles.LEGO pieces are incredibly versatile.
- Armar un set de LEGO cuidadosamente requiere paciencia.Carefully building a LEGO set requires patience.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A living room where a child has left toys on the floor.
- MaríaTen cuidado, hay un lego en el suelo.Be careful, there is a Lego on the floor.
- Mateo¡Ay! Casi lo piso con mi pie.Ouch! I almost stepped on it with my foot.
- MaríaTengo que recoger cada lego de la habitación.I have to pick up every Lego in the room.
- MateoLo haré yo ahora mismo, María.I will do it right now, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lego” translations and entries lego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lego, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
