Niño (en. Child)

/ˈni.ɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A child is a young person, generally considered as such until they reach adolescence.

Example Sentence: The child plays in the park.

El niño juega en el parque.

Definition: A term used to refer to a male during his childhood.

Example Sentence: The child learned to ride a bicycle.

El niño aprendió a andar en bicicleta.

Definition: In broader contexts, it is used to designate the initial stage of life.

Example Sentence: Children need constant attention.

Los niños necesitan atención constante.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'puer', which means boy or young man.

Phrase: street child

Meaning: A child who lives on the street, usually in conditions of poverty.

niño de la calle

Phrase: prodigy child

Meaning: A young person with exceptional skills in a specific area.

niño prodigio

Phrase: spoiled child

Meaning: A child who receives too much pampering and attention from their parents.

niño mimado

Related Word: girl

Description: A term that refers to a young female.

niña

Related Word: childhood

Description: The stage of life that spans from childhood to adolescence.

niñez

Related Word: nanny

Description: A person who takes care of children.

niñera

Meaning: Dude

Example: That child is a nice dude.

Ese niño es un güey simpático.

Meaning: Kid

Example: The kid is playing in the square.

El chavito está jugando en la plaza.