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masculine
/niˈɲe.ɾo/
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Translation
babysitter, nanny
Word origin
From niño ('child') plus the agent suffix -ero, denoting one who cares for children.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Root
- niño
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralniñeros
Examples
.
The babysitter plays with the little ones in the garden.
niñera .
We hired a nanny for the weekend.
.
My cousin works as a babysitter in the afternoons.
¿ buen ?
Do you know a good babysitter for tonight?
deberes.
The babysitter prepares dinner while the children do their homework.
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