bebé
neutral
In Colombian Spanish a baby is bebé, and bebito or bebita are the tender diminutive forms.
Meaning: very young child or term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bebé | neutral |
| bebito | affectionate |
Mi bebé is also used between couples as a term of endearment, just like "baby" in English.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombian slang pelado and pelada mean a boy or a girl or a young person, though not a newborn.
Did you know?
- The word bebé has an accent on the last letter, which keeps the stress on the final syllable.
Examples in context
- El bebé duerme en su cuna.The baby is sleeping in his crib.
- ¡Qué bebito tan lindo!What a cute little baby!
- Mi bebé, te extraño.Baby, I miss you.
Example conversation
Paula meets her neighbor Rosa and her newborn in Bucaramanga.
- PaulaRosa, ¡qué bebé tan lindo!Rosa, what a cute baby!
- RosaGracias. Nació hace dos semanas.Thank you. He was born two weeks ago.
- PaulaEs un bebito precioso.He is a beautiful little baby.
