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Everything for Baby in Spanish
Learn how to describe where you are placing baby items and where the baby is resting. In Spanish, the preposition 'en' is versatile, covering both 'in' and 'on', while the verb indicates whether you are moving an object or describing its current location.
What you'll learn
- Use the preposition 'en' for both 'in' and 'on'
- Distinguish between placement (poner/meter) and location (estar)
- Vocabulary for common nursery items and baby care spaces
Spanish phrases for everything for baby
Pongo tu peluche en la cesta.
I'm putting your teddy into the basket.
'Poner' is the general verb for 'to put'.
Meto tu biberón en el bolso.
I'm putting your bottle into the bag.
'Meter' specifically implies putting something inside a container.
Te acuesto en la cama.
I'm laying you down in the bed.
'Acostar' is used for laying someone down to sleep.
Pongo tu vaso en la mesa.
I'm putting your cup onto the table.
'En' is used here to mean 'on top of'.
Te acuesto en la manta.
I'm laying you down on the blanket.
'En' covers 'on' in this context.
Pongo tu juguete de baño en la toalla.
I'm putting your bath toy onto the towel.
A bath toy is 'un juguete de baño'.
Tu peluche está en la cesta.
Your teddy is in the basket.
Use 'está' for stationary location.
Estás acostado en la manta.
You are lying on the blanket.
'Acostado' describes the state of being lying down.
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Peluche
Teddy / Stuffed animal
Commonly used for any soft toy.
Biberón
Baby bottle
Often shortened to 'bibi' in informal settings.
Manta
Blanket
Used for both beds and floor play.
Cesta
Basket
Can refer to a laundry or toy basket.
The Preposition 'En'
Unlike English, which distinguishes between 'in' and 'on', Spanish uses 'en' for both. The context of the verb tells you the direction.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Inside | En + [Container] | En la caja (In the box) |
| On top | En + [Surface] | En la mesa (On the table) |
Movement vs. Location
When putting something somewhere (destination), use 'poner' or 'meter'. When describing where something is (stationary), use 'estar'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Poner / Meter | Pongo el juguete en el bolso. |
| State | Estar | El juguete está en el bolso. |
More examples
¿Dónde está el chupete? Está en la mesa.
Where is the pacifier? It is on the table.
A practical question and answer about location.
Voy a meter los pañales en el cajón.
I'm going to put the diapers in the drawer.
'Cajón' means drawer.