Spanish Childhood Vocabulary

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What is 'el juguete' in English?

the puppet

the stuffed animal

the toy (correct)

the doll

What does 'la maríoneta' mean?

the puppet

What does 'la muñeca' translate to?

the doll

Translate 'el muñeco de peluche' to English.

the stuffed animal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'columpir' mean?

to swing Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'caerse'?

to fall Signup and view all the answers

What does 'construir' mean in English?

to build or to construct Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'contar chistes'.

to tell jokes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dibujar' mean?

to draw Signup and view all the answers

What does 'esconderse' translate to?

to hide Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'pelearse'?

to fight Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'llorar'.

to cry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'saltar la cuerda' mean?

to jump rope Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'hacer cosquillas'?

to tickle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'trepar' mean?

to climb Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'despedirse'.

to say goodbye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reunirse' mean?

to reunite Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'sentarse'?

to sit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tener cuidado' mean in English?

to be careful Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'tener éxito'.

to have success Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tener vergüenza' mean?

to be ashamed Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'tener envidia'?

to have jealousy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cansarse' mean?

to become tired Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'aburrirse'.

to be bored Signup and view all the answers

What does 'asustarse de' mean?

to be afraid of Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'disculparse'?

to say sorry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'divertirse' mean?

to have fun Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'enojarse (con)'.

to be mad at Signup and view all the answers

What does 'portarse bien/mal' mean?

to behave well or badly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'preocuparse' mean?

to be worried Signup and view all the answers

What is the translation of 'la risa'?

the laugh Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reírse' mean?

to laugh Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'sonreírse'?

to smile Signup and view all the answers

What does 'desobediente' mean?

disobedient Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'impaciente'?

impatient Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tímido' mean?

shy Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'amable'.

kind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'animado(a)' mean?

to have energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'sociable'?

friendly Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Childhood Vocabulary in Spanish

el juguete: refers to a toy, an object for play and entertainment.
la maríoneta: translates to puppet, often used in performances and storytelling.
la muñeca: means doll, a classic children's toy representing a human figure.
el muñeco de peluche: signifies stuffed animal, often used for cuddling and comfort.
columpir: means to swing, a common playground activity.
caerse: translates to to fall, indicating a loss of balance.
construir: means to build or to construct, engaging in creation typically with blocks or other materials.
contar chistes: translates to to tell jokes, an activity for humor and entertainment.
dibujar: means to draw, expressing creativity through illustrations.
esconderse: translates to to hide, often associated with games or playtime.
pelearse: means to fight, can refer to conflicts between peers.
llorar: translates to to cry, often a response to sadness or distress.
saltar la cuerda: means to jump rope, a popular physical activity.
hacer cosquillas: translates to to tickle, often leading to laughter.
trepar: means to climb, engaging in physical activity often seen in children’s exploration.
despedirse: translates to to say goodbye, a common social interaction.
reunirse: means to reunite, referring to coming together after being apart.
sentarse: translates to to sit, a basic action in daily life.
tener cuidado: means to be careful, a reminder for safety.
tener éxito: translates to to have success, an achievement-focused phrase.
tener vergüenza: means to be ashamed, expressing an emotion related to self-consciousness.
tener envidia: translates to to have jealousy, a feeling of wanting what someone else has.
cansarse: means to become tired, often after physical activity.
aburrirse: translates to to be bored, an expression of lack of engagement.
asustarse de: means to be afraid of, indicating fear towards something.
disculparse: translates to to say sorry, a gesture for reconciliation.
divertirse: means to have fun, an essential part of childhood experiences.
enojarse (con): translates to to be mad at, referring to feelings of anger towards someone.
portarse bien/mal: means to behave well or badly, regarding conduct in various situations.
preocuparse: translates to to be worried, an emotional response to stress or concern.
la risa: means the laugh, a manifestation of joy and amusement.
reírse: translates to to laugh, an important expression of happiness.
sonreírse: means to smile, a friendly gesture indicating happiness or kindness.
desobediente: translates to disobedient, indicating a lack of compliance with rules.
impaciente: means impatient, describing a lack of tolerance for delays.
tímido: translates to shy, reflecting a reserved or introverted personality.
amable: means kind, describing a gentle and caring character.
animado(a): translates to to have energy, indicating a lively demeanor.
sociable: means friendly, describing someone who enjoys interacting with others.

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Enhance your Spanish vocabulary with this fun quiz focused on childhood-related words. From toys to activities, you'll learn essential terms to describe childhood experiences in Spanish. Perfect for beginners and young learners.