child

S1 W1

BrE /tʃaɪld/ AmE /tʃaɪld/

noun en → es

1 PERSON [singular] A1

a young human being, especially someone who has not yet reached adulthood or is still at school

niño/a, infante, crío/crían (col)

  • a child of five years old

Collocations childhood memories · child welfare

  • She has a three-year-old child.

    Ella tiene un hijo de tres años.

2 PRODUCT [singular] B1

a product or item designed for children, such as toys and books

juguetes para niños, libros infantiles

  • children's clothes

Collocations children’s literature · children’s products

  • The store sells children's clothing.

    La tienda vende ropa para niños.

1 PERSON [singular] B2

a young person who is being educated in a school or college

estudiante, alumno/a

  • schoolchild

Collocations primary school child · secondary school child

  • The child was expelled from the school.

    El niño fue expulsado de la escuela.

2 PRODUCT [singular] C1

a product or item designed for children, such as toys and books

material didáctico para niños, juguetes educativos

  • educational materials

Collocations children’s educational toys · children’s learning books

  • The company produces children's educational products.

    La empresa produce productos educativos para niños.