Spanish · B2 · Family moment
Making Baby Things Easier in Spanish
Learn how to describe baby care tasks and item adjustments using natural Spanish. This guide focuses on expressing that something 'can be' done, a common way to explain how things work to a toddler.
What you'll learn
- Express physical possibility and adjustments using 'se puede' + infinitive.
- Learn vocabulary related to baby gear and daily comforts.
- Understand how to use result-oriented clauses with 'para que' (so that).
Spanish phrases for making baby things easier
Este babero se puede abrochar al lado, para que nada te apriete el cuello.
This bib can be fastened at the side, so nothing presses against your neck.
Uses 'se puede' to express possibility.
El asiento del cochecito se puede ajustar para que vayas más cómodo.
Your stroller seat can be adjusted so you can sit more comfortably.
'Cochecito' is the common term for a stroller.
Esta cucharita se puede agarrar muy fácil, incluso con tu manita.
This little spoon can be held quite easily, even with your tiny hand.
'Manita' is a common diminutive for 'mano'.
La manta se puede doblar para que quepa a tu lado en el bolso.
The blanket can be folded so it fits beside you in the bag.
'Quepa' is the subjunctive form of 'caber' (to fit).
Este juguete de baño se puede abrir para que lo limpiemos por dentro.
This bath toy can be opened so we can clean it inside.
'Por dentro' means inside or internally.
Las mangas se pueden remangar para que no toquen tu papilla.
Your sleeves can be rolled up so they stay out of your porridge.
'Remangar' specifically means to roll up sleeves.
Las cortinas se pueden cerrar para oscurecer un poquito tu habitación.
The curtains can be closed to make your room a little darker.
'Oscurecer' means to darken.
Este libro se puede abrir bien grande para que veamos todos los animales.
This book can be opened nice and wide so we can see all the animals.
'Bien grande' is a colloquial way to say 'nice and wide' or 'very big'.
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Abrochar
To fasten / To button
Commonly used for bibs, car seats, and clothing.
Cochecito
Stroller
Diminutive of 'coche' (car), specifically used for baby strollers.
Papilla
Porridge / Baby food
Refers to any soft, mashed food for infants.
Ajustar
To adjust
Used for changing positions of seats, straps, etc.
Passive Alternative: Se Puede + Infinitive
In Spanish, to express that something 'can be done' (similar to the German 'sich lassen'), we frequently use the impersonal 'se' with the verb 'poder' (to be able to). This avoids using a complex passive voice while focusing on the object being adjusted.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular Object | Se puede + [Infinitive] | El libro se puede abrir. |
| Plural Object | Se pueden + [Infinitive] | Las mangas se pueden remangar. |
More examples
¿Se puede doblar esto?
Can this be folded?
Simple question structure for possibility.
La silla se puede mover.
The chair can be moved.
Focuses on the chair's capability to be moved.