crío
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el crío, la cría(
kree
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oh
)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. (youngster)
a. kid (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Los críos se sentaban sobre el regazo de Papá Noel y le pedían un regalo de Navidad.The kids sat on Santa's lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas.
b. child
No tuve la oportunidad de aprender a andar en bicicleta cuando era un crío.I didn't have the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike when I was a child.
d. boy (masculine)
Los tres críos de los Aranda son buenos jugadores de fútbol.The three Aranda boys are great soccer players.
e. girl (feminine)
Jorgelina les enseñó a las crías a trenzarse el cabello.Jorgelina taught the girls how to braid their hair.
2. (colloquial) (pejorative) (immature person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. baby (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Eres un crío! ¿Cuándo vas a aprender a hacer las cosas por tu cuenta?You are such a baby! When are you going to learn to do things for yourself?
b. child (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
No seas crío, abuelo. Por favor, toma tu medicina ahora.Stop being a child, Grandpa. Please, take your medication now.
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