conejito de peluche
/konexito de pelut͡ʃe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "snuggle bunny" is translated into Spanish as conejito de peluche.
This phrase refers to a soft toy rabbit used for cuddling.
What does it mean word for word?
The word peluche can function as both a noun (plush fabric) and an adjective (stuffed/plush) to describe toys.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun 'conejito' is changed to 'conejitos'. The 'de peluche' part remains singular.
Did you know?
- The word conejo is often used in Spanish idioms to describe someone who is timid or easily frightened, adding a layer of irony to a 'snuggle' toy.
- The word peluche actually comes from French, where it originally described a high-end, long-pile fabric used for upholstery. It moved from describing luxury fabrics to describing soft toys.
- A traditional alternative to conejito de peluche is conejito de trapo, which literally means 'rag bunny' and refers to toys made from simple cloth.
Examples in context
- Mi hija duerme con su conejito de peluche.My daughter sleeps with her snuggle bunny.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el conejito de peluche?Where did you leave the snuggle bunny?
- Ese conejito de peluche es muy suave.That snuggle bunny is very soft.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking for a lost toy in the living room.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿has visto el conejito de peluche?Alejandro, have you seen the snuggle bunny?
- AlejandroNo, no lo veo por ninguna parte.No, I don't see it anywhere.
- MaríaEstaba aquí hace un momento.It was here a moment ago.
- AlejandroTal vez esté debajo del sofá.Maybe it is under the sofa.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conejito, de, peluche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
