cipote
slang, El Salvador
In El Salvador a kid is a cipote, and a girl is a cipota. The standard word is niño and another casual one is bicho.
Meaning: child (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cipote | slang, El Salvador |
| Niño | standard |
| Bicho | slang, El Salvador |
Cipote is friendly and very common, as in Los cipotes juegan en la calle. It can also be used for a young person.
Which one should you use?
Niño is neutral and works everywhere. Cipote and bicho are casual and belong to everyday Salvadoran speech.
Did you know?
- Cipote is one of the words most closely tied to Salvadoran Spanish.
Examples in context
- Los cipotes están jugando fútbol.The kids are playing soccer.
- Esa cipota es muy lista.That girl is very smart.
- El niño tiene seis años.The child is six years old.
Example conversation
Two neighbors talk about the children in a street in San Salvador.
- Lorena¿Dónde están los cipotes?Where are the kids?
- SandraJugando en el parque.Playing in the park.
- LorenaYa casi es hora de la cena.It is almost dinner time.
