criança

[kri-ˈɑ̃-sə]

nounfemininepl: crianças

child

1. A young human, typically from birth until puberty or early adolescence

The child played in the park.

A criança brincava no parque.

2. A son or daughter; offspring

They have three children.

Eles têm três crianças.

3. An immature or naive person

He acts like a child sometimes.

Ele age como uma criança às vezes.

NYC Slang

kid

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General Brazilian Portuguese

criança

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

criança

Standard usage; occasionally 'moleque' for boys informally

São Paulo

criança

Standard usage; 'garotada' for groups of children

Portugal

criança

Standard term; 'miúdo' also commonly used for younger children

ser criança grande - to be childish (literally: to be a big child)

coisa de criança - child's play

desde criança - since childhood

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