Spanish Conversation · Level 50
75 words
Spanish word
infantil
Pronunciation
IPA/infanˈtil/
Meaning
- adjectivechildish
Example
Sus comentarios son infantiles.
His comments are childish.
More examples
Esa actitud infantil complicó la negociación.
That childish attitude complicated the negotiation.
Core concept
An adult with a petulant pout.
Common phrases
comportamiento infantil
childish behavior
actitud infantil
childish attitude
Similar words
inmaduro: Mentally immature and lacking responsibility, responding inappropriately in adult situations.
pueril: Childishly simple and shallow in thought or behavior, appearing trivial.
ingenuo: Naively trusting and ready to accept others' statements without suspicion.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece a la infancia o que, aplicado a comportamientos, revela falta de madurez propia de un niño.
Word origin
From Latin infans 'infant', the Spanish word literally relates to childhood and extends metaphorically to behavior that reveals insufficient emotional or judgmental maturity.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- children'sadjective
Opposites
- adultoadultadjective
- responsableresponsibleadjective
Related words
- infantilidadchildishnessnoun
- infantilizarinfantilizeverb