Bebé (en. Baby)

/beˈβe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Human being that has been born recently.

Example Sentence: The baby has just been born and already has a charming smile.

El bebé acaba de nacer y ya tiene una sonrisa encantadora.

Definition: Term used affectionately to refer to a very young child.

Example Sentence: That mom always takes care of her baby with great affection.

Esa mamá siempre cuida a su bebé con mucho cariño.

Definition: It also refers to a child that has early physical and cognitive development.

Example Sentence: The neighbor's baby speaks a couple of words at such a young age.

El bebé de la vecina habla un par de palabras a su corta edad.

Etymology/Origin: From Old Spanish 'bebe', which in turn comes from Latin 'bibere', meaning 'to drink'.

Phrase: baby on board

Meaning: Phrase used to indicate that there is a baby in the vehicle.

bebé a bordo

Phrase: to have a baby

Meaning: Expression that indicates the fact of giving birth or being a parent.

tener un bebé

Phrase: to be a baby

Meaning: Expression that refers to being very dependent or immature.

ser un bebé

Related Word: child

Description: A human being that has grown beyond the baby stage, in preschool or school age.

niño

Related Word: mother

Description: Person who has given birth or who takes care of a baby.

madre

Related Word: parenthood

Description: State of being a parent, directly related to the care of a baby.

paternidad

Slang Meaning: Colloquial use to refer to a beloved person.

Example: How are you, baby?

¿Cómo estás, bebé?

Slang Meaning: Affectionate term between couples.

Example: Baby, do you want to go out for dinner?

Bebé, ¿quieres salir a cenar?

Slang Meaning: Playful way to refer to a friend.

Example: Come on, baby, don’t be late.

Vamos, bebé, no tardes.