Niño Jesús
/niɲo xesus/from spelling rules
Niño Jesús is the Spanish way to say "baby Jesus".
This phrase refers to the infant form of Jesus Christ, who is frequently depicted in nativity scenes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun niño (child) and the proper name Jesús (Jesus).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Dominican Republic, it is customary to use El Niñito Dios to refer to "baby Jesus".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the figure in a sentence, it is common to use the definite masculine article el.
Did you know?
- Some historians believe that naming children Jesús began as a cultural response to the popularity of the name 'Muhammad' during the Muslim reign in Spain.
Examples in context
- Durante el servicio religioso, recordamos el nacimiento del Niño Jesús con alegría y gratitud.During the religious service, we remember the birth of the Baby Jesus with joy and gratitude.
- Te pedimos, Divino Niño Jesús, que nos bendigas y nos guíes en nuestro camino.We ask you, Divine Baby Jesus, to bless us and guide us on our way.
- ¡Mira, el Niñito Jesús está en el pesebre! Ven a verlo, hijito.Look, the Baby Jesus is in the manger! Come see him, little one.
- En nuestra tradición, celebramos la llegada del Niño de Belén con villancicos y alegría.In our tradition, we celebrate the arrival of the Child of Bethlehem with carols and joy.
- Durante el Día de los Reyes Magos, el Niñito Dios recibe regalos de los niños dominicanos.During the Day of the Three Kings, the Baby Jesus receives gifts from Dominican children.
- Puse el Niño Jesús en el pesebre.I put the baby Jesus in the manger.
- El Niño Jesús es el centro del belén.The baby Jesus is the center of the nativity scene.
- Dibujé al Niño Jesús en mi cuaderno.I drew the baby Jesus in my notebook.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are decorating their home for Christmas.
- Sofía¿Dónde está el Niño Jesús?Where is the baby Jesus?
- DanielEstá en la caja de adornos.He is in the decoration box.
- SofíaDaniel, búscalo para terminar el pesebre.Daniel, look for him to finish the nativity scene.
- DanielYa lo encontré, aquí lo tengo.I already found him, I have him here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jesús, niño, CC BY-SA 4.0.
