Niñez (en. Childhood)

/niˈneθ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A phase of a person's life that encompasses from birth to adolescence.
Childhood is a fundamental stage for emotional development.
La niñez es una etapa fundamental para el desarrollo emocional.
A collection of experiences and memories from that stage of life.
My childhood was full of adventures and games.
Mi niñez estuvo llena de aventuras y juegos.
The condition of being a child.
Childhood is a time of innocence.
La niñez es un tiempo de inocencia.

Etymology

From Latin 'infantia,' which means 'infancy.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Happy childhood
A stage of life characterized by joy and innocence.
niñez feliz
Childhood memories
Memories of experiences lived during childhood.
recuerdos de la niñez
Childhood games
Recreational activities that took place during childhood.
juegos de niñez

Related Words

Infant
A person who is in the stage of childhood.
infante
Adolescence
A transitional period between childhood and adulthood.
adolescencia
Parenthood
The condition of being a parent, which includes care during childhood.
paternidad

Slang Meanings

A stage of life characterized by naïveté.
When I was a child, I didn't understand the complexities of adult life.
Cuando era niño, no entendía las complicaciones de la vida adulta.
The innocence of a child in the face of the world.
The mischiefs of his childhood made him very beloved among his friends.
Las travesuras de su niñez lo hicieron muy querido entre sus amigos.