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
Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'puer', which means boy or young man.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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 Words
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
Slang Meanings
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.