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"Benjamín" is a form of "benjamín", a noun which is often translated as "youngest child". "Infantil" is an adjective which is often translated as "children's". Learn more about the difference between "benjamín" and "infantil" below.
el benjamín, la benjamina(
behn
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hah
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meen
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (relative)
a. youngest child
Se enviaba al benjamín de la familia al monasterio para que se convierta en religioso.The youngest child of the family was sent to a monastery to become a monk.
b. youngest son (masculine)
El benjamín de los Bianchi se convirtió en abogado, como su abuelo.The Bianchis' youngest son became a lawyer, like his grandfather.
c. youngest daughter (feminine)
Yo fui la benjamina de la familia hasta que nació Emilia.I was the youngest daughter in the family until Emilia was born.
2. (sports)
a. youngest player
El delantero Renzo Gutiérrez, de 19 años, es el benjamín del equipo.The forward Renzo Gutierrez, 19, is the youngest player on the team.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. small bottle
Mi abuelo siempre bebe un benjamín de vino con el almuerzo.My grandfather always drinks a small bottle of wine with his lunch.
a. adapter
Voy a buscar un benjamín para enchufar los tres aparatos.Let me get an adapter so we can plug in the three devices.
infantil(
eem
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fahn
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teel
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. children's
Este canal tiene muchos programas infantiles.This channel has many children's programs.
b. kids'
Escogimos ese restaurante para almorzar porque tienen un menú infantil muy bueno.We chose that restaurant for lunch because they have a great kids' menu.
2. (immature)
a. childhood
El cáncer infantil tiene diferentes síntomas y tratamientos.Childhood cancer has different symptoms and treatments.
a. child
La población infantil está disminuyendo cada año.The child population is decreasing each year.
