weaning

• Proceso de retirar gradualmente la leche materna o de fórmula de la dieta de un bebé o cría de mamífero, introduciendo otros alimentos sólidos o líquidos. También puede referirse al abandono progresivo de una costumbre o hábito.

A noun referring to the process of gradually introducing solid food or other nourishment to a child or young mammal, replacing the mother's milk.

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1. Introduction of solid foodB2formal

   The process of gradually introducing solid foods to an infant or young mammal while reducing the intake of mother's milk.

   Introducción de alimentos sólidos

   • The doctor advised starting weaning at around six months of age.
   • Weaning can be a messy but important stage in a baby's development.
   • She read several books on the best practices for weaning her child.

   Sinónimosablactation

• Acostumbrar gradualmente a un mamífero joven (especialmente a un bebé o cría) a alimentos distintos de la leche materna, o hacer que alguien deje gradualmente una dependencia o hábito.

A verb meaning to accustom a young mammal (especially a baby or young animal) to food other than its mother's milk, or to gradually cause someone to stop depending on something.

1. Gradually stop breastfeedingB2formal

   To gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start giving it other food.

   Destetar

   • The mother began to wean her baby at six months.
   • Puppies are usually weaned by eight weeks of age.
   • She weaned the kitten onto solid food slowly.

   Sinónimosablactate

2. Detach from a habit or influenceC1formal

   To cause someone to gradually stop doing something they like or are used to, especially a bad habit or dependency.

   destetar (de un hábito)

   • The program aims to wean people off their addiction to social media.
   • He tried to wean himself from his dependence on caffeine.
   • The therapist helped wean her from her reliance on sleeping pills.

   Sinónimosbreakcuredetachdiscouragefreeseparatewithdraw

   Antónimosaccustomaddicthabituate