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    Infantiles (en. Children's)

    /in.fan.'ti.les/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Related to infancy.
    Children's games are essential for a child's development.
    Los juegos infantiles son esenciales para el desarrollo de los niños.
    That which is characteristic of a child's mentality or behavior.
    His attitude at the meeting was very childish.
    Su actitud en la reunión fue muy infantil.
    Referring to materials or activities designed for children.
    The content of the movie is child-friendly and suitable for the whole family.
    El contenido de la película es infantil y apto para toda la familia.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'infante', which comes from the Latin 'infans', meaning 'one who does not speak'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    children's games
    Recreational activities appropriate for children.
    juegos infantiles
    children's literature
    Literary works aimed at a young audience.
    literatura infantil
    early childhood education
    Educational system directed at preschool children.
    educación infantil

    Related Words

    infant
    A small child, typically under 7 years old.
    infante
    childish
    Showing characteristics of a child, sometimes with negative connotations.
    pueril
    juvenile
    Related to youth, that is, the stage that follows childhood.
    juvenil

    Slang Meanings

    Immature or childish attitude.
    Don't be so childish with that joke.
    No seas tan infantil con esa broma.
    Referring to simple or shallow things.
    That movie is very childish, I wouldn't recommend it.
    Esa película es muy infantil, no la recomendaría.