World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesinfante
Pronunciation / Transliteration: infante
"El infante duerme pacíficamente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
A very young child or baby.
"The infant slept peacefully in its crib."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin infans, infant- (from in- 'not' + fans, fant- 'speaking', present participle of fari 'speak'), denoting a person unable to speak.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "infant"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "infant" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
nourrisson
Transliteration: nourrisson
"Le nourrisson dort paisiblement."
Säugling
Transliteration: Saeugling
"Der Säugling schläft friedlich."
lattante
Transliteration: lattante
"Il lattante dorme tranquillamente."
infante
Transliteration: infante
"El infante duerme pacíficamente."
lactente
Transliteration: lactente
"O lactente dorme pacificamente."
शिशु
Transliteration: shishu
"शिशु शांति से सो रहा है।"
婴儿
Transliteration: yīng'ér
"婴儿在 睡得 很 香。"
유아
Transliteration: yua
"유아가 평화롭게 자고 있습니다."
乳児
Transliteration: nyūji
"乳児が静かに眠っています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "infant"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.