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"Baby" in Spanish: bebé
el bebé
Baby in Spanish is el bebé. It is usually masculine even for a girl. Write the accent on the second e.
In a waiting room
El bebé duerme en el coche.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce bebé
Say it
beh-BEH
/beˈbe/
beh-BEH. Stress the second syllable. The accent mark shows that stress.
"Baby" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el bebé | baby Default word; often masculine for any baby. | Default word; often masculine for any baby. |
| un bebé | a baby Indefinite form. | Indefinite form. |
| mi bebé | my baby Parents talking about their infant. | Parents talking about their infant. |
| nene / nena | little boy / little girl Affectionate regional words for small kids. | Affectionate regional words for small kids. |
How to use bebé in real life
- 1In a waiting room
El bebé duerme en el coche.
The baby is sleeping in the stroller.
El bebé is the default article+noun.
- 2Congratulating parents
¡Felicidades por el bebé!
Congratulations on the baby!
El bebé works before you know the sex.
- 3At home
Mi bebé ya tiene seis meses.
My baby is already six months old.
Mi bebé is warm parental speech.
Mistakes English speakers make with bebé
Incorrect: La bebé duerme. (if you mean the default noun)
Correct: El bebé duerme.
Bebé is usually masculine as a noun: el bebé, un bebé.
Incorrect: Tengo un bebe sin acento.
Correct: Tengo un bebé.
Write bebé with the accent on the second e.
Good to know
Bebé is widely used across Latin America. Some regions also say nene or nena.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting new parents
ChatPal
¿El bebé ya despertó?
Has the baby woken up yet?
You
Todavía no. El bebé duerme mucho.
Not yet. The baby sleeps a lot.
ChatPal
Qué suerte. Bajamos la voz.
Lucky you. Let's keep our voices down.
You
Sí. No quiero despertar al bebé.
Yes. I don't want to wake the baby.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Baby" in Spanish
Is bebé masculine or feminine?
Usually masculine as a noun: el bebé, even for a baby girl.
Does bebé need an accent?
Yes. Write bebé with stress on the last syllable.
What is nene or nena?
Affectionate words for a little boy or girl.
How do I pronounce bebé?
beh-BEH with stress on BEH.
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