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children

[/ˈtʃɪldrən/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
crianças
1. Young human beings, typically from birth to puberty
The children played in the park.
As crianças brincavam no parque.
2. Sons and daughters of any age in relation to their parents
She has three children.
Ela tem três filhos.
3. Descendants or offspring
The children of Israel
Os filhos de Israel
NYC Slang
kids, shorties
Synonyms
kidsyoungstersminorsoffspring
Antonyms
adultsparents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crianças
Most common term for young children
General Brazilian
filhos
Used when referring to one's own children
Portugal
crianças
Standard term for young children
Portugal
filhos
Used for one's own children

Related Idioms & Phrases

children should be seen and not heard
it takes a village to raise a child
spare the rod, spoil the child
as innocent as a child
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