peluche
/peˈlut͡ʃe/
The English phrase "stuffed animal" is translated into Spanish as peluche. Wiktionary also lists animal de peluche.
Meaning: soft toy in the form of an animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| peluche | /peˈlut͡ʃe/ | |
| animal de peluche | /animal de pelut͡ʃe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to a soft toy in the form of an animal. In most Spanish-speaking contexts, peluche is used as a shorthand noun for a stuffed animal without needing to add "animal de" or "muñeco de".
What does it mean word for word?
The word peluche literally refers to the plush fabric itself, but is used metonymically to mean the stuffed toy made from it.
Which one should you use?
While peluche specifically implies a soft, plush texture, muñeco is a more general term for any toy figure, such as an action figure or a plastic doll.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Juguete de peluche is a variation of the term stuffed animal used in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
El peluche is the masculine form of the noun. The plural form of 'peluche' is peluches.
How do you pronounce it?
/peˈlutʃe/
Did you know?
- The word peluche is used in some regions to describe a person who is very soft, pampered, or lacks a strong personality.
- The term peluche was borrowed directly from the French word peluche, which describes the soft, fuzzy texture of the material.
Examples in context
- Este animal de peluche le pertenece a la niñita.This stuffed animal belongs to the little girl.This sentence is useful for showing ownership of the form peluche.Tatoeba #1684172 by marcelostockle, translation #1669983 by Spamster
- Mary lleva su peluche por donde quiera que vaya.Mary takes her stuffed animal with her wherever she goes.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving the form peluche.Tatoeba #10704639 by DJ_Saidez, translation #7281270 by Hybrid
- Ella estaba sentada ante un pequeño plato de galletas y un muñeco de peluche.She was sitting in front of a small plate of cookies and a stuffed animal.This sentence is useful for describing a setting containing the form peluche.Tatoeba #12983950 by Stuhr, translation #12985662 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gustaría comprar un peluche para mi sobrina.I would like to buy a stuffed animal for my niece.
- Regalé un animal de peluche a mi hija por su cumpleaños.I gave my daughter a plush animal for her birthday.
- ¿Te gustaría dormir con tu peluchito esta noche?Would you like to sleep with your stuffed animal tonight?
- Mi hermana pequeña siempre lleva consigo su muñeco de peluche.My little sister always carries her plush doll with her.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are shopping for a gift for a baby shower.
- Alejandro¿Crees que este peluche le guste a la bebé?Do you think the baby will like this stuffed animal?
- LucíaSí, es muy suave y bonito.Yes, it is very soft and pretty.
- AlejandroEntonces, me llevaré este peluche.Then, I will take this stuffed animal.
- LucíaBuena idea, Alejandro.Good idea, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stuffed animal” translations and entries peluche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries animal, de, peluche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
