childish

[/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/]

adjective

infantil

1. Characteristic of or befitting a child; immature or silly in a way that is considered inappropriate for an adult

His childish behavior at the meeting was embarrassing.

Seu comportamento infantil na reunião foi vergonhoso.

2. Simple or innocent, as befits a young child

The book has childish illustrations but an engaging story.

O livro tem ilustrações infantis, mas uma história envolvente.

3. Puerile; showing lack of maturity or sophistication

That's a childish excuse for being late.

Essa é uma desculpa infantil para chegar atrasado.

NYC Slang

acting like a little kid

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

infantil

Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese

General Brazilian

pueril

More formal/literary alternative in Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

infantil

Standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Portugal

pueril

Formal alternative in Portuguese Portuguese

childish things - coisas infantis (referring to things one should outgrow)

to put away childish things - abandonar coisas infantis (to mature)

stop being so childish - deixa de ser tão infantil

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