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Hello Little Baby in Spanish
Welcome to your first steps in Spanish! These phrases help you bond with your baby while practicing the most important building blocks: personal pronouns and the verb 'to be'.
What you'll learn
- Identify personal pronouns like 'I', 'You', and 'We'
- Understand when to use 'Ser' for permanent identity
- Understand when to use 'Estar' for location or temporary states
- Learn basic family and nursery vocabulary
Spanish phrases for hello little baby
Yo estoy aquí.
I am here.
We use 'estoy' because being 'here' is a location.
Tú eres mi bebé.
You are my baby.
We use 'eres' for identity—who the baby is to you.
Él es tu papá.
He is your dad.
Don't forget the accent on 'Él' (He) and 'papá' (dad).
Ella es tu abuela.
She is your grandma.
Family titles help baby learn the people around them.
Es tu biberón.
It is your bottle.
Spanish doesn't usually use a word for 'it'; we just start with the verb.
Estamos juntos.
We are together.
A lovely phrase for bonding moments.
Son tus juguetes.
They are your toys.
Use 'son' for plural objects.
Tienes sueño.
You are sleepy.
Note: Spanish speakers say 'you have sleep' instead of 'you are sleepy'.
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Bebé
Baby
Usually masculine (el bebé), even for girls, but 'la bebé' is also used.
Biberón
Baby bottle
Also commonly called 'tetero' or 'mamila' in different regions.
Juguetes
Toys
The 'g' is hard like in 'game'.
Aquí
Here
A very useful word for showing objects or presence.
Personal Pronouns
Spanish pronouns help you identify who you are talking about.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | Yo | Yo soy mamá. |
| You (singular) | Tú | Tú eres pequeño. |
| He / She | Él / Ella | Ella es buena. |
Two Types of 'To Be'
Spanish uses two verbs for 'to be': SER for identity and ESTAR for location or temporary states.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ser (Identity) | Soy, Eres, Es | Eres mi hijo. (You are my son.) |
| Estar (State/Location) | Estoy, Estás, Está | Estás aquí. (You are here.) |
More examples
¡Hola! Yo estoy aquí contigo.
Hello! I am here with you.
Adding 'contigo' (with you) makes it even cozier.
Tú eres muy especial.
You are very special.
A perfect phrase for bedtime.
Estamos felices.
We are happy.
Using 'Estamos' shows how you are feeling right now.