How to Say "preemie" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “preemie” is “prematuro” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a baby born before the full term
Examples
El hospital tiene una unidad especial para los prematuros.
The hospital has a special unit for preemies.
Muchos prematuros necesitan ayuda para respirar al principio.
Many premature babies need help breathing at first.
Noun usage
In this context, 'prematuro' acts like a person's name. You can say 'el prematuro' just as you would say 'el niño'.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.