kid

This is the 7613th most frequent Spanish word.


kid

The Spanish word for "kid" (informal for child) is "niño" or "niña."


Here, 'kid' refers to a young child, specifically a pre-adolescent person.

El niño estaba jugando en el parque.

The kid was playing in the park.


In this instance, 'kid' describes a young goat, which is a common alternate meaning.

El cabrito saltaba alegremente en el prado.

The kid was happily jumping in the meadow.


In this context, 'kid' is used as a colloquial term for a young person or youth.

Cuando era joven, todos me llamaban "chico".

When I was young, everyone called me 'kid'.