🇪🇸 How to say

“girl” in Spanish

niña
Illustration of "girl" in a Spanish cultural setting
A young girl with dark braids laughs as she skips down a sun-drenched cobblestone street, holding her mother's hand and looking up at a colorful balloon vendor.

Usage note

Use 'niña' for a young female child; it's a common, neutral word. Remember it by its similarity to 'niño' (boy), which together are the basic words for children in Spanish.

Examples

  • La niña juega en el parque.

    The girl plays in the park.

  • Mi hermana tiene una niña pequeña.

    My sister has a little girl.

  • Esa niña es muy inteligente.

    That girl is very intelligent.

Quick check

What does "niña" mean?

  • A. girl
  • B. year
  • C. fruit
  • D. way

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