Toy Meaning in English
word
/ˈtɔɪ/
toy
/tˈɔɪ/
toy
Definición
A toy is an object that children play with for fun, such as a doll, ball, or toy car. It can also describe something small or not fully serious in some contexts.
Uso & Matices
Most commonly a noun: 'a toy', 'toy store', 'toy car'. As an adjective, it often means made for play or miniature, as in 'toy box' or 'toy poodle'. In more advanced use, 'toy with' means to handle or consider something lightly, and that is a different meaning.
Spanish: juguetePortuguese (BR): brinquedoPortuguese (PT): brinquedoChinese (Simplified): 玩具Chinese (Traditional): 玩具Hindi: खिलौनाArabic: لعبةBengali: খেলনাRussian: игрушкаJapanese: おもちゃVietnamese: đồ chơiKorean: 장난감Turkish: oyuncakUrdu: کھلوناIndonesian: mainan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The baby has a soft toy.
basic
She got a new toy for her birthday.
basic
This dog looks like a toy.
basic
My nephew is obsessed with that toy dinosaur.
natural
It’s not a toy — be careful with it.
natural
He's just toying with the idea, so nothing is decided yet.
natural