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baby

beh-ee-bee/ˈbei.βi/

babe

Also: honey
NounmA2slang
Latin America
A couple sitting on a park bench, holding hands and looking at each other affectionately.

📝 In Action

Hola, baby, ¿qué haces hoy?

A1

Hey babe, what are you doing today?

Esa canción de reggaetón repite 'baby' muchas veces.

A2

That reggaeton song repeats 'baby' many times.

No te enfades, baby, solo era una broma.

B1

Don't get mad, honey, it was just a joke.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cariño (dear/honey)
  • amor (love)
  • mi vida (my life/darling)

Common Collocations

  • hola baby – hey babe
  • lo siento baby – I'm sorry babe

baby doll

Also: smock
NounmB1
Spain
A soft pink, short nightgown with lace trim hanging on a wooden clothes hanger.

📝 In Action

Ella se compró un baby de seda negro.

B1

She bought a black silk baby doll.

El niño tiene que llevar el baby al colegio.

A2

The boy has to wear his smock to school.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • camisón (nightgown)
  • bata (robe/smock)

Common Collocations

  • baby de seda – silk baby doll

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "baby" in Spanish:

babe→baby doll→honey→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: baby

Question 1 of 3

If you see 'baby' in a reggaeton song lyric, what does it most likely mean?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
bebé(baby (infant)) — Noun
bebito(little baby) — Noun
bebecita(baby (female endearment)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Directly borrowed from the English word 'baby'.

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: bébé

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'baby' considered a 'real' Spanish word?

It is a loanword. While not originally Spanish, it is used so frequently in daily life and music that most Spanish speakers understand it perfectly.

Is it 'baby' or 'bebé'?

Use 'bebé' for actual infants. Use 'baby' for your boyfriend/girlfriend or if you're talking about a specific type of lingerie/smock.

Does 'baby' change for gender?

Usually no. You can say 'mi baby' to a man or a woman. However, some people use the slang 'bebecita' specifically for women.