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How do you say "babysitter" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la niñera
In Spanish (Latin America), "babysitter" is la niñera.
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Pronunciation
Say "la niñera" as LAH nee-NYEH-rrah, letting the second-to-last syllable carry the stress and keeping every vowel short and pure.
Grammar notes
la niñera is feminine. Its plural is niñeras.
Example sentence
La niñera cuidó a los niños toda la noche.
The babysitter watched the kids all evening.
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How to remember la niñera
Picture the phrase "la niñera" attached to a quick mental snapshot of a babysitter in a Mexican kitchen or street market, and the word will resurface on its own next time you need it.
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- ancestor el antepasado
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- partner el socio
- guardian el guardián
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Questions about la niñera
How do you pronounce la niñera?
Say "la niñera" as LAH nee-NYEH-rrah, letting the second-to-last syllable carry the stress and keeping every vowel short and pure.
Is la niñera masculine or feminine?
la niñera is feminine. la niñera is feminine. Its plural is niñeras.
How is la niñera used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la niñera is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La niñera cuidó a los niños toda la noche. (The babysitter watched the kids all evening.).
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