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estatuilla

statuette

noun ehs-tah-TWEE-yah Rare

Also means

figurine

Usage Note

Estatuilla is the diminutive of estatua (statue), formed with the suffix -illa. It is the standard word used for award trophies such as the Oscar statuette. Unlike English 'figurine,' estatuilla implies a miniature statue rather than a decorative ceramic piece.

Examples

"Ganó una estatuilla de oro en el festival."

Natural Translation

She won a gold statuette at the festival.

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