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No. 7,613 in Spanish

kid

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

In a sentence

  • El niño estaba jugando en el parque.

    The kid was playing in the park.

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

  • El cabrito saltaba alegremente en el prado.

    The kid was happily jumping in the meadow.

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

  • Cuando era joven, todos me llamaban "chico".

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

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

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