🇪🇸 How to say

“child” in Spanish

niño
Illustration of "child" in a Spanish cultural setting
A young boy with a bright smile runs across a sun-drenched park, his small hand holding a red balloon that bobs in the breeze as he looks back at his parents.

Usage note

Use 'niño' for a male child or a young boy, but it can also refer to a child in general. It's a common, friendly word you'll hear in everyday life, especially in family settings.

Examples

  • El niño juega en el parque.

    The boy plays in the park.

  • Tengo un niño y una niña.

    I have a boy and a girl.

  • Ese niño es muy simpático.

    That child is very nice.

Quick check

What does "niño" mean?

  • A. child
  • B. sister
  • C. money
  • D. vegetable

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