baby

• Substantivo que designa um bebê, ou seja, uma criança muito pequena, especialmente aquela que ainda não anda nem fala. No uso informal, também pode ser usado como forma carinhosa para se dirigir a um parceiro amoroso.

A noun referring to a very young child, especially one who is not yet able to walk or talk.

1. A1formal

   A very young child, especially one who is not yet able to walk or talk.

   Bebê

   • The baby is sleeping in the crib.
   • She gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
   • The baby started crying because it was hungry.

   Sinônimosbabeinfantneonatenewborn

   Antônimosadulteldergrownup

2. A2formal

   A very young animal.

   Filhote

   • The mother cat is feeding her babies.
   • Look at those baby ducks following their mother.
   • The baby elephant stayed close to its mother.

   Sinônimosinfantyoung

3. Term of endearmentA2informal

   A term used to address a lover or partner.

   Termo de carinho

   • Hey baby, how was your day?
   • Don't worry, baby, everything will be fine.
   • I love you, baby.

   Sinônimosangelbabebeloveddarlingdearhoneylovesugarsweetheartsweetie

4. Immature personB1informal

   A person who behaves in a childish or immature way.

   Criança

   • Don't be such a baby about losing the game.
   • He's a baby when it comes to handling criticism.
   • Stop crying like a baby and face the problem.

   Sinônimoschildcrybabyinfantkid

   Antônimosadultsage

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de cuidar, mimar ou proteger alguém de forma excessiva, como se fosse um bebê ou uma criança pequena.

A verb used to indicate the act of treating someone with excessive care, indulgence, or protection, as if they were a young child.

1. Treat with excessive careB2informal

   To treat someone or something with excessive care, attention, or indulgence, often as if they were a baby.

   Tratar com cuidado excessivo

   • Stop babying him; he needs to learn to do things himself.
   • She babies her car, washing and polishing it every weekend.
   • The manager babies the new employees too much.

   Sinônimoscoddlecossetindulgemollycoddlepamperspoil

   Antônimosabusedisciplineharshignoremistreatneglect