Baby in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'baby' is 'bebé', pronounced beh-BEH (IPA: /beˈbe/). It is an A1-level masculine or feminine noun (plural: bebés).
Pronunciation: beh-BEH
| Spanish | bebé |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | beh-BEH · /beˈbe/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine or feminine) |
| Plural | bebés |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'bebé'
- El bebé duerme en su cuna.
The baby is sleeping in his crib. - Mi hermana espera un bebé para diciembre.
My sister is expecting a baby in December. - El bebé de mi prima ya camina.
My cousin's baby is already walking. - Los bebés lloran cuando tienen hambre.
Babies cry when they are hungry.
How to Use 'bebé'
Stress is on the final syllable: beh-BEH. In Spain 'el bebé' is used for babies of either sex, but in most of Latin America the article changes with the baby's sex: 'el bebé' / 'la bebé'.
Regional note: Argentina and Uruguay say 'el bebe' / 'la beba' (stress on the first syllable); 'la bebé' is normal for baby girls across Latin America.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review Spanish vocabulary guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Baby' in Spanish is 'bebé', pronounced beh-BEH.
It is spelled b-e-b-é.
'Bebé' can be masculine or feminine depending on who it refers to.
The plural of 'bebé' is 'bebés'.
Translate More Words
Want to translate other words? Use our free English to Spanish translator below:
Need to translate longer texts? Visit our full translator tool for advanced features.