Nena (en. Chick)
/ˈnena/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A term of endearment for a girl or young female.
The little girl had a lot of fun at the party.
La nena se divirtió mucho en la fiesta.
Colloquial usage to refer to a girl or woman in an affectionate manner.
That girl is very talented in music.
Esa nena es muy talentosa en la música.
Etymology
From Old Spanish 'nene', which means boy or girl in an affectionate context.
Common Phrases and Expressions
darling of my eyes
An expression that indicates someone is very dear or special.
nena de mis ojos
boy or girl
Used to refer to a child in an informal manner.
nene o nena
like a little girl
It is used to describe someone who acts in an innocent or extremely tender way.
como una nena
Related Words
neno
A term used to refer to a boy, in masculine form.
neno
nanny
A person who takes care of children.
niñera
childhood
A stage of life that spans from birth to adolescence.
niñez
Slang Meanings
A colloquial term to refer to an attractive girl.
That girl is really hot.
Esa nena está muy buena.
Used among friends to affectionately refer to a female friend.
Hey, girl, how have you been?
Ey, nena, ¿cómo has estado?