Girl in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: NEEN-yah
IPA: ˈniɲa

8 months ago

Origin

Derived from Latin “puella” (girl)

6 months ago

niña info.

Tips to remember ‘niña’:
– Think of the English word “knee” and the sound “nya” that a cat might make. “Knee-nya” sounds similar to “niña.”
– Remember the phrase “niña bonita,” which is a common Spanish term for a pretty girl, and this might help embed the word in your memory.

Explanations:
– “Niña” is a Spanish noun that translates to “girl” in English. It generally refers to young females, typically under the age of adolescence.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Chica” is another Spanish word for “girl,” though it can also be used to refer to young women.
– “Muchacha” is also used in Spanish to refer to a young girl or a teenager.

Alternate meanings or slang:
– In some contexts, “niña” can also mean “daughter” when referred to within a family.
– “La niña” refers to the weather phenomenon known as “El Niño’s” female counterpart, translating to “The Little Girl,” affecting the Pacific Ocean’s temperature.

Examples of sentences using ‘niña’:
– “La niña juega en el parque con sus amigos.” (The girl is playing in the park with her friends.)
– “Esta niña es mi hija, se llama Mariana.” (This girl is my daughter, her name is Mariana.)
– “Cuando era niña, me encantaba subir a los árboles.” (When I was a girl, I loved climbing trees.)

a few seconds ago

Vs chica

Chica and nina are both used to refer to a girl. However, chica is for young girls whereas niña is for teens and women.

8 months ago