infancy

• Sustantivo que designa el período temprano de la vida de un ser humano, desde el nacimiento hasta aproximadamente los dos años, o, por extensión, la etapa inicial o el estado más temprano de desarrollo de algo.

A noun referring to the early stage of growth or development, or the earliest state of immaturity.

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1. BabyhoodA2formal

   The state or period of being a very young child; early childhood before walking or talking.

   Infancia temprana

   • The baby thrived during its infancy.
   • Many developmental milestones occur in infancy.
   • Infancy requires constant care and attention.
   • Proper nutrition is crucial in infancy.

   Sinónimosbabyhoodearly childhood

2. Early stage of developmentB2formal

   The initial phase in the growth or evolution of an idea, project, organization, or field.

   Etapa inicial de desarrollo

   • The technology is still in its infancy.
   • The company was in its infancy when it launched the product.
   • Democracy in the region is still in its infancy.
   • Artificial intelligence research was in its infancy during the 1950s.

   Sinónimosbeginningbirthcommencementcradledawngenesisinceptionstart

   Antónimoscompletionfullnessmaturity

3. Primitive or immature stateC1formal

   The very earliest and most rudimentary period of something, marked by lack of development or refinement.

   Infancia (estado primitivo o inmaduro)

   • The field of genetic engineering is still in its infancy.
   • Her understanding of the subject was in its infancy.
   • The new policy is in its infancy and will need revisions.
   • Exploration of the deep ocean remains in its infancy.

   Sinónimosbeginningbirthcradledawngenesisinceptionnascenceoutsetstart

   Antónimosdevelopmentfullnessmaturityripeness