baby

• Sustantivo que designa a un niño muy pequeño, especialmente aquel que aún no camina ni habla; también se usa como término cariñoso para referirse a una persona joven o querida.

A noun referring to a very young child, especially one who is not yet able to walk or talk.

1. A1formal

   A very young child, especially one who is not yet able to walk or talk.

   bebé

   • The baby is sleeping in the crib.
   • She gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
   • The baby started crying because it was hungry.

   Sinónimosbabeinfantneonatenewborn

   Antónimosadulteldergrownup

2. A2formal

   A very young animal.

   Cría de animal

   • The mother cat is feeding her babies.
   • Look at those baby ducks following their mother.
   • The baby elephant stayed close to its mother.

   Sinónimosinfantyoung

3. Term of endearmentA2informal

   A term used to address a lover or partner.

   Tratamiento cariñoso

   • Hey baby, how was your day?
   • Don't worry, baby, everything will be fine.
   • I love you, baby.

   Sinónimosangelbabebeloveddarlingdearhoneylovesugarsweetheartsweetie

4. Immature personB1informal

   A person who behaves in a childish or immature way.

   Persona inmadura

   • Don't be such a baby about losing the game.
   • He's a baby when it comes to handling criticism.
   • Stop crying like a baby and face the problem.

   Sinónimoschildcrybabyinfantkid

   Antónimosadultsage

• Verbo utilizado para referirse a la acción de cuidar, mimar o proteger a alguien en exceso, tratándolo como a un niño pequeño.

A verb used to indicate the act of treating someone with excessive care, indulgence, or protection, as if they were a young child.

1. Treat with excessive careB2informal

   To treat someone or something with excessive care, attention, or indulgence, often as if they were a baby.

   Mimar en exceso

   • Stop babying him; he needs to learn to do things himself.
   • She babies her car, washing and polishing it every weekend.
   • The manager babies the new employees too much.

   Sinónimoscoddlecossetindulgemollycoddlepamperspoil

   Antónimosabusedisciplineharshignoremistreatneglect