Infantado (en. Appanage)
/in-fan-ta-ðo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Condition of being a child or infant.
The infantado is associated with the protection and care of the little ones.
El infantado se asocia con la protección y el cuidado de los más pequeños.
Situation of someone who is considered a child in a particular context.
In the group, his attitude was that of a true infantado, without responsibilities.
En el grupo, su actitud era de un verdadero infantado, sin responsabilidades.
Etymology
From the Latin 'infantatus', which refers to the quality of being an infant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in infantile
To be in a state of immaturity or inexperience.
estar en infantil
to treat like an infantado
To treat someone with excessive condescension or care.
tratar como a un infantado
Related Words
infante
A child who has not reached legal age.
infante
child
A young person, generally of short age.
niño
immaturity
Lack of emotional development or maturity.
inmadurez
Slang Meanings
To act in an immature or childish manner.
Don't be infantado, you need to behave like an adult now.
No seas infantado, ya tienes que comportarte como adulto.
To describe someone who does not take on responsibilities.
He is an infantado, always letting others do his work.
Es un infantado, siempre deja que otros hagan su trabajo.