English–Spanish
“babysitter” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaŋˈguɾo/
Example
Ella trabaja como canguro los fines de semana.
She works as a babysitter on weekends.
How to say “babysitter” in Spanish
“Babysitter” in Spanish is canguro.
Person hired to look after children for brief, informal shifts.
Example sentences with canguro
¿Conoces a algún canguro fiable para esta noche?
Do you know a reliable babysitter for tonight?
Tips for using canguro
- Use canguro for occasional or hourly babysitting, while niñera is more likely when referring to a regular, formally employed caregiver.