bebé
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico a baby is bebé. The same word is used for boys and girls, and warm forms are bebito for a boy and bebita for a girl.
Meaning: infant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| bebé | neutral, Mexico |
| bebito | affectionate |
| bebita | affectionate |
Parents also use bebé as a pet name for children and partners.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is el bebé, and for a girl many speakers say la bebé. The plural is los bebés.
Did you know?
- The English phrase "baby shower" is used as is in Mexico, written baby shower in Spanish text.
Examples in context
- El bebé nació ayer.The baby was born yesterday.
- Mi bebé ya camina.My baby is walking already.
- Hay que cuidar al bebé.We have to take care of the baby.
Example conversation
Fernanda visits her friend Paty and her newborn in Guadalajara.
- Fernanda¡Qué bonito bebé!What a beautiful baby!
- PatyGracias, ya duerme toda la noche.Thanks, he sleeps all night already.
- Fernanda¿Cómo se llama?What is his name?
