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infantil

[ĩ.fɐ̃.ˈtil]
adjectivepl: infantis
childish; infantile; child-related
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a child or childhood
The infantil stage of development is crucial for learning.
A etapa infantil do desenvolvimento é crucial para a aprendizagem.
2. Childish; puerile; immature
His infantil behavior was inappropriate for someone his age.
Seu comportamento infantil era inapropriado para alguém da sua idade.
3. Designed for or intended for children
The book uses infantil language to appeal to young readers.
O livro usa linguagem infantil para agradar aos leitores jovens.
Synonyms
puerilinfantilizadoimaturojuvenilinfantíssimo
Antonyms
adultomadurosenil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
infantil
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
infantil
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
infantil
No significant regional variation
Portugal
infantil
Standard usage; occasionally 'pueril' for childish behavior

Related Idioms & Phrases

jardim infantil
escola infantil
literatura infantil
comportamento infantil
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