child

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona joven o descendiente, generalmente en el periodo entre la infancia y la adolescencia.

A noun referring to a young human being or offspring, generally considered the stage between infancy and adolescence.

plural irregular

1. A1formal

   A young human being, typically under the age of 18.

   niño

   • The child was playing in the park.
   • She has two children.
   • The teacher helped the child with his homework.

   Sinónimosjuvenilekidminoryoungsteryouth

   Antónimosadultgrownup

2. OffspringA2formal

   A son or daughter of any age.

   Hijo o hija

   • He is the child of famous parents.
   • Their children live far away.
   • She is proud of her adult children.

   Sinónimosissuekidoffspringprogeny

   Antónimosparent

3. Immature personB2informal

   An adult who behaves in a childish or immature way.

   Persona inmadura

   • Stop acting like a child!
   • He's such a child when he doesn't get his way.
   • Don't be a child about losing the game.

   Sinónimosbabycrybabyinfantjuvenile

   Antónimosadult