How to Say "childminder" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “childminder” is “niñera” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Contratamos una niñera para cuidar a los niños durante la boda.
We hired a babysitter to look after the children during the wedding.
Mi niñera de la infancia era muy cariñosa y paciente.
My childhood nanny was very affectionate and patient.
Ella renunció a su trabajo anterior para dedicarse a ser niñera a tiempo completo.
She quit her previous job to dedicate herself to being a full-time nanny.
Gender Match
Since 'niñera' refers to a woman, any words describing her (adjectives) or referring to her (articles) must also be feminine: 'La niñera es responsable' (The nanny is responsible).
Using 'Niñera' for a Man
Mistake: “Mi amigo es una niñera.”
Correction: Mi amigo es un niñero. (Use the masculine form 'niñero' when referring to a man who cares for children.)
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