muñequera
/muɲeˈkeɾa/feminine
The English word 'wristband' is translated into Spanish as muñequera.
The term muñequera refers to a strip of material worn around the wrist, such as a sweatband used in sports. In some areas of Spain and Latin America, the term muñequera is used to refer to a wristband.
Meaning: a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word muñequera is a derivative of muñeca, which means wrist or doll, specifically referring to an object for the wrist.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase pulsera de acceso is commonly used to refer to a wristband that grants access.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is created by adding -s to the end: muñequeras.
How do you pronounce it?
/muɲeˈkeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word muñequera comes from muñeca, which means both 'wrist' and 'doll'. This is because both refer to a small, jointed part of the body.
- Because muñequera ends in the suffix -era, it shares a linguistic pattern with words like cafetera for 'coffee maker' and azucarera for 'sugar bowl'.
- If you are at a high-end fashion boutique in Spain, you might see the term muñequera replaced by brazalete to sound more elegant and less like a piece of gym equipment.
Examples in context
- Por favor, asegúrese de llevar su pulsera de identificación en todo momento durante el congreso médico.Please make sure to wear your identification wristband at all times during the medical conference.
- Se le entregará un brazalete para ingresar a la zona de conciertos.You will be given a wristband to enter the concert area.
- No puedo ingresar al festival sin la pulsera.I can't enter the festival without the wristband.
- No olvides ponerte la muñequera antes de jugar al tenis.Don't forget to put on the wristband before playing tennis.
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir una pulsera de acceso para el concierto de esta noche?Where can I get a wristband for tonight's concert?
- Lleva una muñequera para secarse el sudor.She/He wears a wristband to wipe off sweat.
- Necesito una muñequera nueva para el gimnasio.I need a new wristband for the gym.
- La muñequera es de color blanco.The wristband is white.
- Me puse la muñequera para jugar al tenis.I put on the wristband to play tennis.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are preparing for a gym session.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿tienes una muñequera extra?Alejandro, do you have an extra wristband?
- AlejandroSí, tengo una en mi mochila.Yes, I have one in my backpack.
- LucíaGracias, la necesito para sudar menos.Thanks, I need it to sweat less.
- AlejandroDe nada, Lucía, aquí tienes.You're welcome, Lucía, here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wristband” translations and entries muñequera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
