How to Say "child-like" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “child-like” is “filial” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1formal
showing the devotion of a son or daughter
Examples
Siente un gran amor filial por sus abuelos.
He feels a great filial love for his grandparents.
Es su deber filial cuidar de sus padres.
It is her filial duty to take care of her parents.
La piedad filial es un valor muy importante en muchas culturas.
Filial piety is a very important value in many cultures.
One word for both genders
This word doesn't change its ending for masculine or feminine nouns. You can say 'un amor filial' or 'una relación filial'—it always ends in 'l'.
Confusing 'hijo' and 'filial'
Mistake: “Using 'amor de hijo' in a very formal document.”
Correction: Use 'amor filial' in formal writing; 'amor de hijo' is more common in everyday conversation.
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