kid

• Sustantivo que designa a un ser humano joven, generalmente un niño o adolescente; también puede usarse de forma informal para referirse a un hijo o a una persona joven.

A noun referring to a young person, typically a child or teenager.

1. ChildA1informal

   A young person, typically below the age of puberty.

   niño, niña

   • The kids are playing in the park.
   • She has two kids, a boy and a girl.
   • All the kids in the class enjoyed the field trip.

   Sinónimosboychildgirljuvenileminornippertiketotyoungsteryouth

   Antónimosadulteldergrownup

2. B1formal

   A young goat.

   Cría de cabra

   • The farmer bottle-fed the newborn kid.
   • Kids are often playful and energetic.
   • The goat gave birth to a healthy kid.

3. Young person (informal)A2informal

   A young adult or person, often used in a friendly or casual way.

   chico, muchacho (coloquial)

   • Hey kid, can you help me with this?
   • He's just a kid, don't be too hard on him.
   • The kids at the skate park are really talented.

   Sinónimosadolescentchildjuvenileminornipperteenagertykeyoungsteryouth

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de bromear o gastar una broma a alguien, a menudo de manera ligera o juguetona.

A verb used to indicate the act of teasing or joking with someone, often in a lighthearted manner.

1. Joke or teaseA2informal

   To say something that is not true as a joke or to tease someone.

   bromear o tomar el pelo

   • I was just kidding when I said I lost your book.
   • Don't take it seriously; he's only kidding.
   • Are you kidding me? That's incredible!

   Sinónimosbanterchafffoolhave onjokejoshrazzribtease

2. Deceive playfullyB1informal

   To deceive someone in a light-hearted or playful way.

   burlarse cariñosamente

   • She kidded him into thinking there was a surprise party.
   • He kidded his friend about the funny hat.
   • They kidded each other all evening.

   Sinónimoschaffhave onjestjokeragribtease