How to Say "plushie" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “plushie” is “peluche” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El niño duerme con su oso de peluche favorito.
The boy sleeps with his favorite teddy bear.
Mi habitación está llena de peluches de animales.
My room is full of stuffed animals.
Le regalé un peluche gigante por su cumpleaños.
I gave her a giant plushie for her birthday.
Always Masculine
Even if the toy is a female character (like a stuffed kitty or a doll), the word 'peluche' stays masculine. Use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Describing the Toy
To say what kind of stuffed animal it is, use the formula: [Animal Name] + 'de peluche'. For example, 'perro de peluche' (stuffed dog).
Peluche vs. Peluca
Mistake: “Quiero comprar una peluca para mi sobrino.”
Correction: Quiero comprar un peluche para mi sobrino. 'Peluca' means 'wig', while 'peluche' is the toy!
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