toy soldier

• Figura pequeña que representa a un soldado, generalmente hecha de plástico o metal, utilizada como juguete para niños o como objeto de colección para aficionados.

A small-scale model of a soldier, typically made of plastic or metal, used as a toy for children or as a collectible for hobbyists.

1. Miniature military figureA1formal

   A small figurine representing a soldier, often used as a plaything for children or as a collectible.

   soldadito de juguete

   • The child lined up his toy soldiers on the carpet.
   • She collected antique toy soldiers from different eras.
   • He played with green plastic toy soldiers in the sandbox.

2. Metaphor for a personB2informal

   A person who is blindly obedient or follows orders without question, like a mindless soldier.

   soldado de juguete

   • He's just a toy soldier in the corporate machine, doing whatever he's told.
   • Don't be a toy soldier; think for yourself.
   • The manager treats his employees like toy soldiers, expecting total compliance.