Moisés (en. Moses)

/moˈises/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Portable crib or basket where babies are placed.

The baby sleeps in his cradle during the night.

El bebé duerme en su moisés durante la noche.

Technique of putting babies to sleep in a safe space.

We recommend using a cradle for added safety.

Recomendamos el uso de un moisés para mayor seguridad.

From the Hebrew מֹשֶׁה (Moses), meaning 'drawn out' or 'extracted', in reference to the biblical story.

Sleep like a baby

To sleep deeply and peacefully.

Dormir como un moisés

To be in the cradle

To be in a comfortable and protected situation.

Estar en el moisés

crib

Furniture or structure designed for babies to sleep in.

cuna

barrier

Element placed around the bed or cradle to prevent falls.

barrera

Used in some family contexts to refer to a safe place for children.

I always put the child in his cradle to keep him protected.

Siempre pongo al niño en su moisés para que esté protegido.