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By Lingobi, Published on 12/09/2025
Spanish is full of fun words that change meaning depending on the context. One of the most common examples is the word muñeca. If you're an English speaker learning Spanish, this is a great word to master partly because it's useful, and partly because it's pretty funny how different the meanings can be!
In Spanish, muñeca can mean either wrist (the body part) or doll (the toy). The good news? Native speakers always know which one you're talking about based on the sentence around it. With a little practice, you will too.
Here’s how muñeca works depending on the situation:
| Meaning | Spanish Usage | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Wrist | la muñeca | Me duele la muñeca. (My wrist hurts.) |
| Doll | la muñeca | La niña juega con su muñeca. (The girl plays with her doll.) |
The key to understanding which meaning is intended is paying attention to the context. Here are a few helpful hints:
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Here are more real-world examples you might hear in conversation:
Here’s some related vocabulary to help you build confidence when talking about the body or toys:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el brazo | arm |
| la mano | hand |
| los dedos | fingers |
| los juguetes | toys |
| el oso de peluche | stuffed bear |
In a Lingobi practice chat, you might see something like:
Bot: ¿Alguna vez te has lastimado la muñeca?
You: Sí, una vez jugando tenis.
Bot: ¿Tenías una muñeca favorita cuando eras niño?
You: Yo no, pero mi hermana sí.
Words like muñeca are great for improving your comprehension because they push you to listen closely to context. With Lingobi, you'll see words like this appear naturally in conversations, helping you learn them the way real speakers use them.
Keep practicing your Spanish will get stronger, one muñeca at a time!
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