carrito de bebé
/karito de bebe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "baby stroller" is translated into Spanish as carrito de bebé.
A baby stroller is a wheeled carriage used for pushing a baby or small child.
What does it mean word for word?
The term carrito is the diminutive form of carro (cart or car), so it literally means little cart.
Which one should you use?
While carrito de bebé is a standard term, you should not confuse it with cuna, which refers to a stationary crib or cot.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, cochecito de bebé is a very common way to refer to a stroller and the word capazo is used specifically for a bassinet or carrycot attachment. In many parts of Latin America, particularly Mexico, the word carriola is frequently used instead of carrito de bebé.
Did you know?
- The root of carrito can be traced back to the Proto-Celtic word karros, which described a two-wheeled chariot.
- In Spain, a capazo is not just a part of a stroller but is historically tied to the tradition of newborns sleeping in wicker baskets.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word carrito is used for everything from a baby stroller to a supermarket shopping cart.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿dónde puedo encontrar un cochecito de bebé?Please, where can I find a baby stroller?
- Voy a pasear al bebé en la carriola.I'm going to take the baby for a walk in the stroller.
- Necesito comprar un huevito para el cochecito.I need to buy an infant car seat for the stroller.
- El carrito de bebé es muy ligero.The baby stroller is very light.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el carrito de bebé?Where did you leave the baby stroller?
- Necesitamos comprar un carrito de bebé nuevo.We need to buy a new baby stroller.
Example conversation
A couple is shopping for baby supplies in a department store.
- MaríaMira este carrito de bebé, Alejandro.Look at this baby stroller, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs bonito, pero es muy caro.It is pretty, but it is very expensive.
- MaríaTiene muy buenas funciones para el niño.It has very good features for the child.
- AlejandroTienes razón, vamos a probarlo.You are right, let's try it out.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bebé, carrito, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
