Translation of Spanish word "niño" to English
niño
/ˈni.ɲo/
Meaning
NounA person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority, A person yet a toddler).
How to use
In Spanish, 'niño' is a noun that can refer to a child or a boy, and its usage is often context-dependent. For example, 'el niño está jugando en el parque' (the child is playing in the park) implies a young boy, while 'el niño es un bebé' (the child is a baby) implies a younger child. One common learner mistake is to use 'niño' to refer to an adult, which is incorrect. Instead, use 'hombre' or 'varón' to refer to an adult male.
🇬🇧 English
child/boy
Example
Sea suave con él: no es más que un niño.
Be gentle with him: he is just a child.
Las tareas regulares pueden ser apropiadas para los niños, dados los límites apropiados para la edad en cuanto al nivel de dificultad y el tiempo dedicado a la tarea.
Regular homework may be appropriate for children, given age-appropriate limits on level of difficulty and time spent on homework.
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- niño pequeño— young child
- niño mayor— older child
- niño prodigio— child prodigy
- niño de la calle— street child
- niño de la familia— family child
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Spanish word "niño" mean?▼
The Spanish word "niño" means "child/boy" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "niño"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sea suave con él: no es más que un niño." (which translates as "Be gentle with him: he is just a child.").
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