What is the Spanish word for "breastfeed"?

Learn how to say "breastfeed" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

breastfeed

Spanish

amamantar

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Alternative translations of "breastfeed"

dar el pecho

Examples of how to use "breastfeed" in Spanish

English
A mother will breastfeed her hungry baby.
Spanish
Una madre amamanta a su bebé hambriento.
English
Many mothers breastfeed their babies daily.
Spanish
Muchas madres amamantan a sus bebés a diario.
English
She breastfed her son for six months.
Spanish
Ella amamantó a su hijo durante seis meses.
English
He is breastfeeding the newborn right now.
Spanish
Él está amamantando al recién nacido en este momento.
English
They have breastfed all their children.
Spanish
Ellos han amamantado a todos sus hijos.

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