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    Niñera (en. Babysitter)

    /niˈɲeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A woman who looks after and cares for children in the absence of their parents.
    The nanny took the children to the park to play.
    La niñera llevó a los niños al parque a jugar.
    A worker responsible for supervising children in a home.
    The family hired a nanny for the summer.
    La familia contrató a una niñera para el verano.
    A professional dedicated to the care of infants or small children.
    The nanny has experience and references from previous families.
    La niñera tiene experiencia y referencias de familias anteriores.

    Etymology

    From the diminutive of 'child', with the suffix '-era' indicating a profession.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hire a nanny
    To search for and employ someone to care for children.
    contratar a una niñera
    trusted nanny
    A nanny who is reliable and safe.
    niñera de confianza
    to cover the nanny's shift
    To substitute the nanny for a determined period.
    cubrir el turno de la niñera

    Related Words

    child
    Young person, generally under 12 years old.
    niño
    care
    The act of attending to and protecting someone.
    cuidado
    family
    A group of individuals united by blood or marital ties.
    familia

    Slang Meanings

    Babysitter
    The babysitter stayed with the children while the parents went out.
    La canguro se quedó con los niños mientras los padres salían.
    Nanny
    The nanny is very good with the little ones.
    La nanny es muy buena con los pequeños.