Este es un niño
/este es un niɲo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "this is a boy" is translated into Spanish as Este es un niño.
Which one should you use?
The word este refers to a masculine subject, whereas esta would be used for a feminine subject.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of 'Este es un niño' is Estos son unos niños.
How do you pronounce it?
/este es un niɲo/
Did you know?
- The word niño may not be a traditional root, but rather an imitation of the way babies babble, much like how English uses 'nanny' or 'nana'.
- The Spanish word for 'east' is este, which is the same spelling as the word for 'this' in Este es un niño.
- Depending on the region, niño can be used as a term of endearment between adults, similar to 'honey' or 'dear' in English.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Este es un niño llamado Juan.Hello! This is a boy named Juan.
- ¡Mira! Este es un chico nuevo en el vecindario.Look! This is a new boy in the neighborhood.
- Este es un niño muy inteligente.This is a very intelligent boy.
- Mira, este es un niño jugando.Look, this is a boy playing.
- Este es un niño de mi clase.This is a boy from my class.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at a photo album in a living room.
- SofíaDaniel, mira esta foto.Daniel, look at this photo.
- Daniel¿Quién es?Who is it?
- SofíaEste es un niño de mi vecindario.This is a boy from my neighborhood.
- DanielEs muy simpático.He is very nice.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, este, niño, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
