Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
guagüita
Pronunciation
IPA/gwaˈɣwita/
Meaning
- feminine nounbaby
Example
Mi guagüita duerme en la cuna.
My baby is sleeping in the crib.
More examples
Tengo que alimentar a la guagüita antes de salir.
I have to breastfeed the baby before leaving.
Core concept
Small newborn being cuddled by a parent.
Common phrases
alimentar a guagüita
breastfeed the baby
pañales para guagüita
diapers for the baby
Similar words
bebé: Common, neutral designation for a baby used both at home and in public.
guagua: Familiar regional word for baby used in Canary Islands and Caribbean communities.
nene: Endearing informal name for an infant typically used affectionately by caregivers.
Definition in Spanish
Apelativo cariñoso derivado de guagua que se emplea para nombrar a un recién nacido o a un bebé muy pequeño.
Word origin
It is the diminutive of guagua (from Quechua wawa 'baby'), formed with -ita to convey smallness and affection.
Usage tips
- The diaeresis over the u (gü) shows the u is pronounced so güi is pronounced like 'gwee', and guagüita is a familiar pet name used within family rather than a formal term like bebé.