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No. 5,429 in Spanish

nene

"Nene" means "baby" or "little child" in English.

In a sentence

  • El nene juega con su pelota en el jardín.

    The baby plays with his ball in the yard.

    In this sentence, 'nene' is used to refer to a young child or baby, commonly used as an affectionate term for small boys.

  • Cariño, ¿podrías cuidar al nene mientras preparo la cena?

    Honey, could you watch the baby while I prepare dinner?

    Here, 'nene' is employed as a familiar and endearing way to refer to one's small child.

  • ¡Ese nene es un genio! Ya sabe leer a los tres años.

    That child is a genius! He can already read at three years old.

    In this context, 'nene' is again used as a term for a young boy, particularly highlighting their age and associated achievements.

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