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muñeca

doll

noun moo-NYEH-kah Rare

Also means

wrist

Usage Note

Muñeca has two distinct meanings: a child's doll and the anatomical wrist. Context resolves which is meant — me duele la muñeca (my wrist hurts) vs la niña abraza su muñeca (the girl hugs her doll). The masculine muñeco means a male doll, puppet, or figurine.

Examples

"Se torció la muñeca durante el partido."

Natural Translation

She twisted her wrist during the match.

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