How to Say "baby animal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “baby animal” is “cría” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
specifically referring to the young
Examples
La leona protege a su cría de los depredadores.
The lioness protects her cub from predators.
Es una cría de apenas dos meses.
It is a baby animal only two months old.
Always Feminine
Even if the baby animal is male, the word 'cría' is always feminine. You would say 'una cría' for both a male and female baby.
Using it for humans
Mistake: “Calling a human baby 'una cría' in a formal setting.”
Correction: Use 'bebé' or 'niño' instead. Using 'cría' for humans is very informal and can sometimes sound a bit rough or rural.
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