El niño le gusta jugar.
English: The kid likes to play.
niño /nˈiɲo/ · noun · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "kid".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Infancia y juventud
- Source term
- kid
- Translation
- niño
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article note: a regular/likely article is "el" for "niño". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | niño |
|---|---|
| Likely article | el |
| Likely gender | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | niños |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + el niño
- Examples
- Esto es el niño.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Infancia y juventud.
Example Sentences
El niño corre por el patio de juegos.
English: The kid runs around the playground.
Su hijo tiene solo tres años.
English: Her kid is only three years old.
Muchos niños juegan en el parque.
English: Many kids play in the park.
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