juguetes
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📝 In Action
Los niños guardaron todos sus juguetes en la caja.
A1The children put all their toys away in the box.
¿Dónde están los juguetes del perro?
A1Where are the dog's toys?
Compramos juguetes educativos para la escuela.
A2We bought educational toys for the school.
Mi nuevo coche es mi juguete favorito.
B1My new car is my favorite toy (or gadget).
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Nouns
Since 'juguetes' ends in 's,' it is the simple plural form of 'juguete.' It is always masculine and requires a plural article like 'los' or 'unos' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "La juguetes están en el suelo."
Correction: Los juguetes están en el suelo. Remember, 'juguete' is a masculine word, so its plural form uses the masculine article 'los'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond Children
While usually referring to children's playthings, 'juguetes' can also refer humorously to fun gadgets or expensive devices for adults, like 'los nuevos juguetes tecnológicos' (the new tech gadgets).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: juguetes
Question 1 of 1
Which of these words is NOT part of the same word family as 'juguetes'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between *juguetes* and *juegos*?
*Juguetes* are the physical objects you play with (like a doll, a ball, or a truck). *Juegos* are the activities or structured pastimes themselves (like chess, hide-and-seek, or a sport). You might use *juguetes* to play a *juego*.
Is 'juguetes' used for adult items?
Yes, sometimes playfully or figuratively. People often refer to expensive or fun gadgets, like a new camera or motorcycle, as 'mis juguetes nuevos' (my new toys/gadgets).