barbie

/ˈbaɾbi/ · B2 · noun · f

Barbie

👱‍♀️ Spanish spelling of the English doll name Barbie, said BAR-bee

Barbie is a brand name borrowed directly into Spanish, short for Barbara, the name of the creator's daughter. In Spanish it is feminine: la Barbie. Hear the first syllable as BAR, like the start of barbecue.

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