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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