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Baby Looks Around in Spanish
Learn how to point out and identify everyday objects around your home using the Spanish word for 'there is' and 'there are'. This guide focuses on simple vocabulary for babies and toddlers.
What you'll learn
- Learn the versatile word 'Hay' for existence.
- Identify common baby items in Spanish.
- Practice basic prepositions like 'en' (in/on).
Spanish phrases for baby looks around
Ahí está tu biberón.
There is your bottle.
When pointing to a specific object, we use 'Ahí está' instead of 'Hay'.
Hay un pañal aquí.
There is a nappy here.
'Hay' is used for 'there is'.
Hay un patito en la bañera.
There is a duck in the bath.
'Patito' is the affectionate way to say 'little duck'.
Ahí está tu carrito.
There is your pram.
'Carrito' is a common term for a stroller or pram.
Hay dos baberos.
There are two bibs.
Notice that 'Hay' does not change when talking about more than one thing.
Hay burbujas en el agua.
There are bubbles in the water.
'Burbujas' means bubbles.
Hay libros en el estante.
There are books on the shelf.
'En' can mean both 'in' and 'on' depending on context.
Hay juguetes en la alfombra.
There are toys on the mat.
'Juguetes' is the plural of 'juguete' (toy).
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Biberón
Baby bottle
A specific word for a baby's bottle, distinct from a regular 'botella'.
Pañal
Nappy / Diaper
Used for all types of nappies.
Babero
Bib
Comes from the word 'baba' (drool).
Alfombra
Mat / Rug / Carpet
Used for floor coverings.
The Magic Word: Hay
In English, we switch between 'there is' (singular) and 'there are' (plural). In Spanish, it is much simpler! We use 'Hay' for both. It never changes form based on quantity.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | Hay + un/una | Hay un juguete (There is a toy) |
| Plural | Hay + number/noun | Hay muchos juguetes (There are many toys) |
More examples
¿Hay leche?
Is there milk?
You can use 'Hay' to ask questions just by changing your tone.
No hay calcetines.
There are no socks.
Put 'No' before 'hay' to say there isn't something.