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"Girl" in Spanish: niña
la niña
Girl in Spanish is la niña. It is feminine. Una niña means a girl. Niño is the boy form.
At a park
La niña corre hacia el columpio.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce niña
Say it
NEEN-yah
/ˈniɲa/
NEEN-yah. Stress neen. The ñ sounds like ny in canyon.
"Girl" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la niña | girl; child (female) Default word for a girl. | Default word for a girl. |
| una niña | a girl Indefinite form. | Indefinite form. |
| niñas | girls Two or more girls. | Two or more girls. |
| chica | girl / young woman Often older kids or young women; register varies. | Often older kids or young women; register varies. |
How to use niña in real life
- 1At a park
La niña corre hacia el columpio.
The girl runs toward the swing.
La niña is the clear default.
- 2In a store
Busco zapatos para una niña.
I'm looking for shoes for a girl.
Una niña works in shopping talk.
- 3Describing a photo
Esa niña es mi prima.
That girl is my cousin.
Esa niña points someone out.
Mistakes English speakers make with niña
Incorrect: El niña es alta.
Correct: La niña es alta.
Niña is feminine. Use la niña, una niña.
Incorrect: Vi tres niña ayer.
Correct: Vi tres niñas ayer.
Plural needs -s: niñas.
Good to know
Niña can mean girl or female child. For older teens people often say chica.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding someone in a crowd
ChatPal
¿Viste a la niña de la mochila azul?
Did you see the girl with the blue backpack?
You
Sí, esa niña está junto a la fuente.
Yes, that girl is by the fountain.
ChatPal
Gracias. Voy hacia allá.
Thanks. I'm heading over there.
You
Yo también. Esa niña nos espera.
Me too. That girl is waiting for us.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Girl" in Spanish
Is niña masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la niña. Boy is el niño.
Does niña only mean girl?
It can mean girl or female child. Context decides.
What about chica?
Chica often means girl or young woman, sometimes older than niña.
How do I pronounce niña?
NEEN-yah. The ñ is like ny in canyon.
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