baúl de juguetes
/baul de xuɡetes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "toy chest" is translated into Spanish as baúl de juguetes.
This phrase is used to describe a large box specifically used for storing children's toys.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of baúl (chest or trunk), de (of) and juguetes (toys).
Which one should you use?
You may also use cofre de juguetes. The word cofre can act as a synonym for baúl, though it often implies the container is slightly smaller or more decorative.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, "toy chests", you pluralize the noun baúl to baúles while leaving the rest of the phrase unchanged, resulting in baúles de juguetes.
Did you know?
- The word cofre also refers to the rib cage in Spanish medical or anatomical contexts, as the ribs act as a 'chest' protecting the heart.
- Spanish speakers use the term baúl de los recuerdos to describe a 'memory box' or a nostalgic collection of old items.
- While baúl is common for storage, cofre is the word used for a treasure chest in Spanish fairy tales and legends.
Examples in context
- Te pido que guardes todos tus juguetes en el baúl de juguetes al final del día.I ask you to put away all your toys in the toy chest at the end of the day.
- Te he comprado una caja de juguetes nueva para que guardes todos tus juguetes.I have bought you a new toy box for you to store all your toys.
- Nos divertimos mucho buscando tesoros en el cofre de juguetes.We have a lot of fun searching for treasures in the toy chest.
- Guarda todos tus juguetes en la juguetera para mantener tu cuarto ordenado.Store all your toys in the toy chest to keep your room tidy.
- El baúl de juguetes está en el cuarto.The toy chest is in the room.
- Guarda los bloques en el baúl de juguetes.Put the blocks in the toy chest.
- Necesitamos un baúl de juguetes más grande.We need a larger toy chest.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are cleaning the playroom.
- Sofía¿Dónde está el baúl de juguetes, Mateo?Where is the toy chest, Mateo?
- MateoEstá debajo de la mesa, Sofía.It is under the table, Sofía.
- Sofía¡Gracias! Vamos a guardar todo.Thanks! Let's put everything away.
- MateoVale, yo lo llevo.Okay, I'll carry it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
