How to Say "royal child" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “royal child” is “infante” — B2 level.
Examples
El infante saludó a los ciudadanos desde el balcón.
The prince greeted the citizens from the balcony.
En España, el hijo del rey que no es heredero recibe el título de infante.
In Spain, the king's son who is not the heir receives the title of prince.
Los documentos históricos mencionan la importancia del infante en la corte.
Historical documents mention the importance of the prince in the court.
Titles and Articles
When talking about a specific royal, use 'el' before 'infante' (e.g., 'el infante Don Juan'). You only drop the 'el' when you are speaking directly to him.
Prince vs. Infante
Mistake: “Calling the direct heir to the Spanish throne 'el infante'.”
Correction: The direct heir is called 'el Príncipe de Asturias'. Use 'infante' for the other siblings.
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