What is the Spanish word for "emoticon"?

Learn how to say "emoticon" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

emoticon

Spanish

emoticono

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Examples of how to use "emoticon" in Spanish

English
Why did you send that sad emoticon?
Spanish
¿Por qué enviaste ese emoticón triste?
English
She sent a happy emoticon in class.
Spanish
Ella envió un emoticón feliz en clase.
English
An emoticon can change the message tone.
Spanish
Un emoticón puede cambiar el tono del mensaje.
English
Please choose an emoticon for this chat.
Spanish
Por favor, elige un emoticón para este chat.
English
I do not understand that emoticon.
Spanish
No entiendo ese emoticón.

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