Nina (en. Little girl)

/ˈnina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A girl is a female person who is very young.
The girl plays in the park every day.
La niña juega en el parque todos los días.
Affectionate term for referring to a young woman.
That girl has great talent for music.
Esa niña tiene un gran talento para la música.
Daughter, a woman considered from childhood.
I took my girl to school for the first time.
Llevé a mi niña a la escuela por primera vez.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nina', diminutive of 'nina', meaning 'little one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

apple of my eye
Refers to a very beloved person, generally a daughter or a special person.
niña de mis ojos
mischievous girl
Describes a girl who acts playfully or somewhat rebellious.
niña traviesa
good girl
Refers to a girl who behaves appropriately or obediently.
niña buena

Related Words

childhood
Period of life when a person is a girl.
niñez
nanny
Person who takes care of girls.
niñera

Slang Meanings

Young girl who stands out for her beauty.
That girl is a real bombshell.
Esa niña es una verdadera bomba.
Close friend or confidant.
She is my girl, she always helps me.
Ella es mi niña, siempre me ayuda.