Boy in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: NEEN-yoh
IPA: ˈniɲo

8 months ago

origin

Derived from Latin “puer” (child, boy)

6 months ago

niño info.

Tips to remember the word:
– Think of the English word “knee” and the Spanish word “ñoño” which means “silly” or “dull.” You could imagine a silly little boy playing with his knees to remember “niño.”
– Relate it to the Italian “bambino” for little boy, as they share a Latin root.
– The “ñ” in Spanish often stands out and can be remembered as the “special n” for special little boys.

Explanations:
– “Niño” directly translates to “boy” or “child” in English. It is used to refer to a young male child.
– In Spanish-speaking countries, “niño” also informally refers to a son, regardless of age, similar to how “kid” can in English.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Chico: Usually means a young boy or a young man.
– Muchacho: Another word for a young boy or a young man, but can sometimes be used for older teenagers or young adults.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Niño” can be used affectionately between adults, similar to calling someone “kid” or “boy” in English.
– In some contexts, it could be used to imply immaturity, like calling someone a “child” in English.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– “El niño está jugando en el parque.” (The boy is playing in the park.)
– “Su niño acaba de empezar la escuela.” (Her child just started school.)
– “Los niños necesitan dormir temprano.” (Children need to go to sleep early.)
– “Aunque tiene treinta años, su madre todavía lo llama niño.” (Even though he is thirty years old, his mother still calls him a boy.)

a few seconds ago

Vs chico

You may have heard chico being used to mean boy. Chico is usually for young boys whereas niño is for teenage boys and men.

8 months ago