Usage Note
Juguete is the standard word for a child's toy. The diminutive juguetito is used affectionately. A toy shop is a juguetería. Figuratively, ser el juguete de alguien means to be someone's plaything or puppet.
Examples
"El niño perdió su juguete favorito."
Natural Translation
The boy lost his favorite toy.

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