toto
/toto/from spelling rules
toto is the Spanish name for the dog from the story The Wizard of Oz.
How do you pronounce it?
/toto/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, 'toto' is a colloquial and vulgar slang term for female genitalia.
- If you are watching the film in a Caribbean country, you might notice the narrator or translators use a different name for the dog to avoid the word toto.
- In Colombia, toto can be used as a slang term to describe someone who is perceived as naive or a bit slow.
Examples in context
- El perro de Dorothy es Toto.Dorothy's dog is Toto.
- Me encanta el personaje de Toto.I love the character of Toto.
- ¿Te acuerdas de Toto en la película?Do you remember Toto in the movie?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing classic movies at home.
- Mateo¿Te gusta El Mago de Oz?Do you like The Wizard of Oz?
- LucíaSí, especialmente el perrito Toto.Yes, especially the little dog Toto.
- MateoEs un perro muy tierno.He is a very cute dog.
- LucíaEs la mejor parte de la historia.It is the best part of the story.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
