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niñas

NEE-nyas'niɲas

“niñas” means “girls” in Spanish (female children).

girls

Also: female children
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A simple, colorful illustration showing two young girls standing side-by-side and smiling.

📝 In Action

Las niñas están jugando en el parque.

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The girls are playing in the park.

Tenemos dos niñas y un niño.

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We have two girls and one boy.

¡Hola, niñas! ¿Cómo estáis?

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Hello, girls! How are you?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • niños (boys/children (mixed group))

Common Collocations

  • escuela de niñas – girls' school
  • grupo de niñas – group of girls

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "niñas" in Spanish:

female children→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: niñas

Question 1 of 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'Las _____ están jugando juntas.'

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
niña(girl) — Noun
niño(boy/child) — Noun
niñez(childhood) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
piñaslíneas
📚 Etymology▼

The root words 'niño' and 'niña' are ancient in Spanish, possibly derived from an old word meaning 'baby' or 'small one.' The word has been used in this form since the Middle Ages.

First recorded: 13th century (approx.)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: meninas

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use 'niñas' versus 'chicas'?

Use 'niñas' primarily for young, pre-teen children. 'Chicas' is more commonly used for teenagers, young women, or sometimes informally for older girls, though they can overlap depending on the region.