muñecas
/moo-NYEH-kas/
dolls
Muñecas referring to toy figures (dolls).
📝 In Action
Mi hermana pequeña tiene muchas muñecas en su cuarto.
A1My little sister has many dolls in her room.
Las muñecas de porcelana son muy frágiles.
B1Porcelain dolls are very fragile.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This is the standard plural form of the feminine noun 'muñeca' (doll).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "Los muñecas (using the masculine article)"
Correction: Las muñecas (always use the feminine article 'las' because 'muñeca' is a feminine word).
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to Action Figures
While 'muñecas' refers to traditional dolls, male action figures are often called 'muñecos' (the masculine plural form) or simply 'figuras de acción'.
Muñecas referring to the body parts (wrists).
📝 In Action
Me duelen las muñecas después de usar el ratón todo el día.
A2My wrists hurt after using the mouse all day.
Ella siempre lleva pulseras de plata en ambas muñecas.
B1She always wears silver bracelets on both wrists.
El doctor examinó mis muñecas para ver si estaban rotas.
B2The doctor examined my wrists to see if they were broken.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Articles for Body Parts
When talking about body parts, Spanish often uses the definite article ('las' or 'los') instead of the possessive word ('mis' or 'tus'). For example: 'Me duele la muñeca' (My wrist hurts), not 'Me duele mi muñeca'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Check
Remember the 'ñ' sound (like the 'ny' in canyon). Saying 'munecas' instead of 'muñecas' will make the word difficult to understand.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: muñecas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'muñecas' to refer to a piece of jewelry?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'muñecas' means 'dolls' or 'wrists'?
You must rely on context! If the sentence talks about playing, toys, or bedrooms, it means 'dolls'. If it talks about pain, movement, jewelry, or arms, it means 'wrists'. Example: 'Me duelen las muñecas' (Wrists hurt) vs. 'Me gustan las muñecas' (I like dolls).