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    Infante (en. Infant)

    /inˈfante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title given to a child of the kings.
    Infant Felipe is the brother of the king.
    El infante Felipe es el hermano del rey.
    Child or young person in general.
    The infant plays in the park.
    El infante juega en el parque.
    Term used in some countries to refer to a small child.
    I saw an infant crying in the street.
    Vi a un infante llorando en la calle.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'infans', which means 'infant' or 'child who does not speak'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    infant of Spain
    Title of the son of the king of Spain.
    infante de España
    infant at court
    A child of royalty living at court.
    infante en la corte
    essential infant
    A child considered fundamental in the family context.
    infante esencial

    Related Words

    infanta
    Daughter of a king.
    infanta
    prince
    Male child of a king or queen.
    príncipe
    princess
    Daughter of a king or queen.
    princesa

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate term to refer to a child.
    That infant is very mischievous.
    Ese infante es muy travieso.
    Colloquial use to refer to someone who behaves immaturely.
    Don't be an infant, act like an adult.
    No seas infante, actúa como un adulto.