Usage Note
Giocattolo is masculine: il giocattolo, i giocattoli. The word derives from gioco ('game/play'). A negozio di giocattoli is a toy shop. The diminutive giocattolino is used affectionately. Do not confuse with gioco itself, which refers to a game or play activity rather than a physical toy object.
Examples
"Il bambino ha rotto il suo giocattolo preferito."
Natural Translation
The child broke his favourite toy.
Literal Translation
The child has broken the his toy favourite.
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