How to Say "baby girl" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “baby girl” is “nena” — use 'nena' when referring to a young girl, especially one who is still considered a child, like a toddler or a young child taking a nap..
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nena
/NEH-nah//ˈnena/
nounA2informal
Use 'nena' when referring to a young girl, especially one who is still considered a child, like a toddler or a young child taking a nap.
Examples
La nena está durmiendo la siesta.
The little girl is taking a nap.
¡Qué bonita está la nena con ese vestido!
The little girl looks so pretty in that dress!
beba
/beh-bah//ˈbeβa/
nounA2
Use 'beba' specifically for a newborn or very young infant female.
Examples
La beba nació ayer por la mañana.
The baby girl was born yesterday morning.
¡Qué linda está la beba!
The baby girl looks so cute!
Feminine Ending
While 'bebé' can be used for both boys and girls, 'beba' is specifically used to highlight that the baby is female.
Nena vs. Beba
Learners often confuse 'nena' and 'beba' by using 'beba' for any young girl. Remember that 'beba' is strictly for infants, while 'nena' is a more general term for a young girl, often used affectionately.
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