suckling

• Sustantivo que designa a una cría de mamífero que aún no ha sido destetada, o a un bebé que se alimenta del pecho materno.

A noun referring to a young mammal that has not yet been weaned, or an infant being breastfed.

1. Unweaned young mammalB2formal

   A young mammal that is still feeding on its mother's milk and has not yet been weaned.

   cría lactante

   • The sow was nursing her sucklings in the pen.
   • A mother cat will fiercely protect her sucklings.
   • The farmer separated the suckling from its mother for weaning.

   Sinónimosnursling

2. Nursing infantB2formal

   A human baby that is being breastfed by its mother or a wet nurse.

   Lactante

   • The suckling was placed in its mother's arms.
   • In historical times, a wet nurse would care for the suckling.
   • The portrait depicted a serene Madonna with her suckling child.

   Sinónimosnursling

3. Act of breastfeedingC1formalmedical

   The process of feeding a baby with milk from the breast.

   Lactancia materna

   • Suckling is a natural and important bonding experience.
   • The duration of suckling can vary between infants.
   • Proper positioning is essential for comfortable suckling.

   Sinónimosbreastfeedingnursing

• Verbo que se refiere a alimentar a un bebé o cría con leche del pecho o de la ubre, o a succionar la leche de la madre.

A verb used to indicate the act of feeding a baby or young animal from the breast or udder, or to draw milk from a mother.

1. Feed from the breastB2formal

   To drink milk from a mother's breast or teat.

   mamar

   • The newborn lamb suckled from its mother.
   • The baby suckled contentedly for several minutes.
   • She watched the kitten suckle from the cat.

   Sinónimosbreastfeedfeednursesuck

2. Nourish or nurseB2formal

   To give milk to a young animal or baby from the breast or teat.

   Amamantar

   • The mother suckled her infant every few hours.
   • The ewe suckled her lamb until it was weaned.
   • She suckled the puppy with a bottle.

   Sinónimosbreastfeednursewet nurse