English–Spanish
“cradle” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkuna/
Example
El bebé duerme en la cuna.
The baby sleeps in the cradle.
How to say “cradle” in Spanish
“Cradle” in Spanish is cuna.
Small rocking bed for a newborn.
Example sentences with cuna
La enfermera colocó al recién nacido en la cuna.
The nurse placed the baby in the cradle.
Tips for using cuna
- Spanish pairs cuna with poner or acostar to place a baby in it and with mecer to rock it, and la cuna de + noun names the birthplace of a person, idea, or thing.