baby
The word 'bebé' in Spanish is used to refer to a very young child, especially one newly or recently born. It can also be used to refer to someone in an affectionate way. However, it is primarily used to mean a baby or infant. Context matters with this word as it changes meaning based on the conversation.
The baby is sleeping.
In this sentence, 'el' refers to 'the', 'bebé' means 'baby', 'está' is the form of 'to be' used for temporary states, and 'durmiendo' means 'sleeping'. This sentence describes a current action.
The baby is playing.
In this example, 'el' translates to 'the', 'bebé' is 'baby', 'está' is the form of 'to be' used for temporary states and 'jugando' is the gerund form of the verb 'jugar', which means 'playing'.
This is my baby.
In this sentence, 'este' means 'this', 'es' means 'is', 'mi' means 'my', and 'bebé' means 'baby'. It is a simple sentence structure for beginners to introduce someone or something.
That baby is beautiful.
In this sentence, 'ese' translates to 'that', 'bebé' translates to 'baby', 'es' translates as 'is' and 'hermoso' means 'beautiful'. This is a simple descriptive sentence.
The baby cries a lot.
'El' means 'the', 'bebé' is 'baby', 'llora' means 'cries' and 'mucho' means 'a lot'. This is a simple sentence to express a frequent action.
My baby is two years old.
Here, 'mi' means 'my' ,'bebé' stands for 'baby', 'tiene' means 'has', 'dos' means 'two' and 'años' means 'years'. In Spanish, age is expressed as 'having years'.
Is it your baby?
In this sentence, '¿Es' is the question form of 'is', 'tu' means 'your', 'bebé' is 'baby'. In Spanish, the question mark is used at the beginning and end of a question.
Baby, don't cry.
'Bebé' is 'baby' and 'no llores' is an imperative sentence meaning 'don't cry'. In Spanish, verb is often conjugated according to the subject; 'llores' is the conjugated form of 'llorar' (to cry) which corresponds to 'you'.
The baby needs a bath.
In this sentence, 'el' refers to 'the', 'bebé' means 'baby', 'necesita' means 'needs', 'un' means 'a', and 'baño' translates to 'bath'. This sentence helps beginners learn about expressing need in Spanish.
The baby is hungry.
Here, 'el' means 'the', 'bebé' means 'baby', 'tiene' means 'has' and 'hambre' means 'hunger'. In English we would use the verb 'is' instead of 'has' for expressing hunger, but in Spanish they say 'have hunger'.