Nana (en. Lullaby)

/ˈnana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A soft song sung to soothe babies.
The mother sang a lullaby to help him sleep.
La madre le cantó una nana para que pudiera dormir.
A person who takes care of children, especially while they sleep.
The nanny took care of the baby during the night.
La nana se encargó de atender al bebé durante la noche.

Etymology

From Latin 'nana', which refers to a type of lullaby.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a lullaby
To sing a lullaby to a child.
dar una nana
lullaby of the onion
Cells that, like time, open spaces for imagination in singing.
nana de la cebolla

Related Words

crib
Furniture for babies to sleep.
cuna
babysitter
A person who takes care of children.
niñera
lull
A soft sound that calms the baby.
arrullo

Slang Meanings

A term of endearment for a grandmother.
My grandmother always has sweets for me.
Mi nana siempre tiene dulces para mí.
A way of referring to something that is small or tiny.
That car is a real tiny thing.
Ese coche es una verdadera nana.