← Back to Fala2Me

toddler

[ˈtɑːdlər]
nounpl: toddlers
criança pequena
1. A young child who has recently learned to walk, typically between the ages of 1 and 3 years old
The toddler took her first steps across the living room.
A criança pequena deu seus primeiros passos através da sala de estar.
2. A child in the early stages of development, characterized by unsteady walking and rapid language acquisition
Toddlers require constant supervision and care.
Crianças pequenas requerem supervisão e cuidados constantes.
Synonyms
small childlittle childinfanttot
Antonyms
adolescentteenageradult

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criança pequena
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Brazil
bebê
Sometimes used informally, though technically refers to babies (0-1 years)
Portugal
criança pequena
Standard European Portuguese term
Portugal
miúdo
Informal colloquial term for small child

Related Idioms & Phrases

toddler tantrum - a sudden emotional outburst typical of young children
terrible twos - challenging behavioral phase common in toddlers around age 2
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →