infantil
“infantil” means “children's” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
children's, pediatricAlso: juvenile
📝 In Action
Necesitamos comprar ropa infantil para el bebé.
A2We need to buy children's clothing for the baby.
El hospital tiene una sala de cuidados infantiles.
B1The hospital has a pediatric care ward.
Esa película infantil es muy popular entre los más pequeños.
A2That children's movie is very popular among the little ones.
Word Connections
childish, sillyAlso: immature
📝 In Action
No seas infantil, compórtate como un adulto.
B1Don't be childish; behave like an adult.
Tuvimos una discusión muy infantil sobre quién usaría el control remoto.
B2We had a very silly argument about who would use the remote control.
Su excusa era tan infantil que nadie la creyó.
B1His excuse was so childish that no one believed it.
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Quick Quiz: infantil
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'infantil' in a negative, figurative way?
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📚 Etymology
The word comes from the Latin *infantilis*, which is related to *infans*, meaning 'a person unable to speak.' It entered Spanish to describe anything related to the very young.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'infantil' the same as 'niño'?
No. 'Niño' is the noun meaning 'child' or 'boy.' 'Infantil' is the adjective, meaning 'related to a child' or 'childish.' You need 'infantil' to describe something, like 'ropa infantil' (children's clothes).