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bebé

baby

noun beh-BEH Less Common

Origin: From French bébé.

Usage Note

Bebé carries a written accent on the final syllable, which is stressed. Although the word refers to a human infant, it is grammatically masculine by default even for girls: el bebé (the baby). The plural is regular: los bebés. It is universally used across Spanish-speaking regions; nene/nena is an affectionate regional alternative.

Examples

"El bebé llora toda la noche."

Natural Translation

The baby cries all night.

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