Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Niño: child, boy
niño
Pronunciation: NEE-nyoh (stress the capital letters)
Niño means “child, boy” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: child, boy
- How to say it: NEE-nyoh
- Gender: el niño
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “niño” means and how to use it
Niño means “boy” or “child,” and niña means “girl.” The plural niños can refer to a group of children of either gender.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el niño / la niña (masculine / feminine)
- Plural: los niños / las niñoas
Examples with audio
- El niño juega en el patio.The boy plays in the yard.
- Tengo dos niños pequeños.I have two small children.
- Las niñas cantan en el coro.The girls sing in the choir.
Usage tip
The letter ñ is pronounced like “ny.” The URL for this page spells it “nino,” but the correct Spanish word is niño. Without the tilde, “nino” is not a word.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “child, boy” in Spanish?
“child, boy” in Spanish is “niño.” It is pronounced NEE-nyoh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “niño”?
Say NEE-nyoh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “niño” masculine or feminine?
Niño is masculine: “el niño.” The plural is “niños.”
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