How to Say “My Babies” in Spanish

mis bebés
/mis bebes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my babies" is translated into Spanish as mis bebés.
The phrase is used specifically to refer to one's own infant children.

Which one should you use?

Use mi bebé when referring to a single infant, whereas mis bebés is used when referring to more than one.

How does it change in a sentence?

The possessive adjective mis must be plural to agree with the plural noun bebés.

Did you know?

  • While English speakers use 'babies' almost exclusively for infants, a Spanish speaker might use mis bebés to refer to their beloved pets if they treat them like human children.
  • In some Latin American countries, calling someone bebé is a common way to express endearment for a romantic partner, similar to 'babe' in English.
  • In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a grandmother might refer to her adult grandchildren as mis bebés to emphasize her enduring protective role and their lifelong status as the 'babies' of the family.

Examples in context

  • No puedo esperar para abrazar a mis bebés cuando llegue a casa.
    I can't wait to hug my babies when I get home.
  • Hoy llevaré a mis peques al parque para que jueguen.
    Today, I'll take my babies to the park to play.
  • Todos mis chiquitines tienen personalidades diferentes, ¡pero los amo a todos por igual!
    All my little darlings have different personalities, but I love them all equally!
  • ¡Vamos, mis nenes, hora de ir a dormir!
    Come on, my babies, it's time to go to sleep!
  • Mis bebés están durmiendo.
    My babies are sleeping.
  • Tengo que comprar pañales para mis bebés.
    I have to buy diapers for my babies.
  • Mis bebés son muy tranquilos.
    My babies are very quiet.

Example conversation

Lucía and Mateo are talking about their new family members at a park.

  1. Lucía

    ¿Cómo están mis bebés?
    How are my babies?
  2. Mateo

    Tus bebés están muy bien, Lucía.
    Your babies are doing very well, Lucía.
  3. Lucía

    Me alegra mucho escucharlo.
    I am very happy to hear that.
  4. Mateo

    Ellos son muy lindos.
    They are very cute.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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