babero
/baˈbeɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for bib is babero.
A babero is a noun used to describe an item of clothing worn to protect other clothes from stains while eating.
Meaning: item of clothing for protecting other clothes while eating (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine noun is babero, and the plural form is baberos.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈbeɾo/
Did you know?
- If you use the phrase babear por alguien, you are not talking about a baby's bib, but rather saying you are 'lusting after' or 'infatuated with' someone.
- The word baba is used not only for human saliva but also to describe the sticky slime produced by snails and slugs.
- The suffix -ero in babero is a common way in Spanish to turn a substance or action into a tool or object used for that purpose.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿podría traerme un babero para el bebé?Please, could you bring me a bib for the baby?
- El bebé necesita un babero.The baby needs a bib.
- Ponle el babero al niño.Put the bib on the boy.
- Ese babero está muy sucio.That bib is very dirty.
Example conversation
A mother is preparing her baby for lunch.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿tienes el babero del bebé?Daniel, do you have the baby's bib?
- DanielSí, lo tengo aquí.Yes, I have it here.
- MaríaGracias, se lo voy a poner ahora.Thanks, I am going to put it on him now.
- DanielPerfecto, ya es hora de comer.Perfect, it is time to eat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bib” translations and entries babero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
