How to Say "male nanny" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “male nanny” is “niñero” — A2 level.
Examples
El niñero viene a las ocho para cuidar a los niños.
The babysitter is coming at eight to look after the children.
Necesitamos un niñero con experiencia en primeros auxilios.
We need a babysitter with experience in first aid.
Trabajó como niñero durante sus años en la universidad.
He worked as a babysitter during his university years.
Gender and Endings
This word ends in -o because it specifically refers to a male person. If you were talking about a woman, the word would change to 'niñera'.
Using 'de' for Jobs
When talking about what someone does for work temporarily, use 'de' after the verb 'trabajar' (to work), like: 'Trabajo de niñero'.
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: “Mi hermana es un niñero.”
Correction: Mi hermana es una niñera.
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