What is the Spanish word for "newborn"?

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

English

newborn

Spanish

recién nacido

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Alternative translations of "newborn"

recién nacida

Examples of how to use "newborn" in Spanish

English
A newborn baby sleeps most of the day.
Spanish
Un bebé recién nacido duerme la mayor parte del día.
English
The newborn slept peacefully in her arms.
Spanish
La recién nacida durmió plácidamente en sus brazos.
English
We visited the hospital to see the newborn.
Spanish
Visitamos el hospital para ver al recién nacido.
English
A newborn needs warmth and gentle care.
Spanish
Un recién nacido necesita calor y cuidado suave.
English
The doctor examined the newborn this morning.
Spanish
El doctor examinó al recién nacido esta mañana.

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