desde niño
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desde niño(
dehs
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deh
nee
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nyoh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. since childhood
Para convertirte en un buen concertista de piano, tienes que tocar el instrumento desde niño.To become a good concert pianist, you need to have played the instrument since childhood.
b. already as a child
Desde niño supe que quería ser cirujano.I already knew I wanted to be a surgeon as a child.
c. already as a kid
Desde niño estaba enamorado de la que luego se convertiría en mi esposa.Already as a kid I was in love with the woman who would later become my wife.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A mi hijo desde niño le han gustado siempre los deportes.Ever since he was a kid, my son has always liked sports.
He veraneado en Cadaqués desde niño.I've spent my summer vacation in Cadaques since I was a child.
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