How to Say "plaything" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “plaything” is “juguete” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El niño perdió su juguete favorito en el parque.
The boy lost his favorite toy in the park.
Esta tienda vende juguetes educativos de madera.
This store sells educational wooden toys.
¿Puedes guardar todos los juguetes en la caja, por favor?
Can you put all the toys away in the box, please?
Gender Rule
Even though 'juguete' ends in '-e', it is a masculine noun. This means it always uses 'el' or 'un' before it, and any describing words (adjectives) must also be masculine (e.g., 'el juguete nuevo').
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: “La juguete es divertido.”
Correction: El juguete es divertido. (Remember 'juguete' is masculine, like 'el coche'.)
Other Meanings of “juguete”
“juguete” can also mean:
- figurative: person being manipulated(B2)
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