canciones infantiles
/kanθjones infantiles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nursery rhymes" is translated into Spanish as canciones infantiles.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of canciones (songs) and infantiles (pertaining to children/infantile).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is canción infantil.
How do you pronounce it?
/kanθjones infantiles/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, instead of the literal canciones infantiles, people often refer to them as rondas, which specifically implies children singing and dancing in a circle.
- The word infantil in canciones infantiles is a cognate of 'infantile', but in Spanish, it lacks the negative connotation of being 'childish' or 'immature'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, canciones infantiles include arrullos, which are specific rhythmic chants used specifically to soothe a baby to sleep.
Examples in context
- A los niños les encantan las canciones infantiles.Children love nursery rhymes.
- Ella busca nuevas canciones infantiles en internet.She is looking for new nursery rhymes on the internet.
- Ese libro tiene muchas canciones infantiles tradicionales.That book has many traditional nursery rhymes.
Example conversation
A father and mother are discussing how to entertain their toddler.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿podemos ponerle algunas canciones infantiles al niño?Daniel, can we play some nursery rhymes for the boy?
- DanielSí, Lucía, eso lo mantendrá entretenido.Yes, Lucía, that will keep him entertained.
- LucíaLas canciones infantiles son muy tranquilas.Nursery rhymes are very peaceful.
- DanielTienes razón, es una buena idea.You are right, it is a good idea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
