English–Spanish

“childish” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/infanˈtil/

Example

Sus comentarios son infantiles.

His comments are childish.

Illustration for infantil (childish)

How to say “childish” in Spanish

“Childish” in Spanish is infantil.

An adult with a petulant pout.

Full entry for infantil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with infantil

Esa actitud infantil complicó la negociación.

That childish attitude complicated the negotiation.

Tips for using infantil

  • Infantil labels both items for children (for example ropa infantil) and a pejorative judgment about an adult, so context determines whether it is descriptive or insulting.

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