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"Primaria" is a form of "primaria", a noun which is often translated as "elementary school". "Infantil" is an adjective which is often translated as "children's". Learn more about the difference between "infantil" and "primaria" below.
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.
la primaria(
pree
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mah
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ryah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (education)
a. elementary school (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mi nieta tiene seis años y acaba de empezar primaria.My granddaughter is six years old and has just started elementary school.
b. primary school
Cuando empecé la primaria, mi madre me llevó a la escuela cogido de la mano.When I began primary school, my mother held my hand as she took me to school.
2. (politics)
a. primary (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Todavía no me he decidido por qué candidato votar en la primarias.I still haven't decided which candidate to vote for in the primaries.
