In the realm of Spanish-speaking countries, the term for "baby bottle" varies. In Spain, "biberón" is commonly used, whereas in many Latin American countries, one might hear "mamadera" or "tetero".
How to Say Baby Bottle in ...
- Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia and Panama - mamadera
- Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Honduras and Cuba - biberón
- Costa Rica - chupón
- Mexico - mamila, tetera, biberón
- Spain - tetero, biberón
- Colombia and Venezuela - tetero
- El Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala - pacha
- Ecuador and Mexico - teta
- Puerto Rico - bibí, botella, biberón
- Uruguay - mema
- Belize - baba
- Honduras - pepe
Related Baby Bottle Terms
Beyond just the country-specific and regional terms for baby bottle, here is some of the more common words and phrases for you to use.
Related Baby Bottle Words
- Nipple (of a bottle) - tetina
- Formula - fórmula or leche de fórmula
- Milk - leche
- To feed - alimentar or dar de comer
- Diaper - pañal
In Chile the most common term is papa, as in darle la papa a la guagua (baby in Chilean Spanish). When used this way papa means the baby's milk or bottle.
Related Baby Bottle Sentences
Here are common sentences for you to use related to feeding babies and baby bottles:
- Could you give the baby the bottle, please? - ¿Podrías darle el biberón al bebé, por favor?
- The baby doesn’t like the new nipple. - Al bebé no le gusta la nueva tetina.
- We need to buy more formula. - Necesitamos comprar más fórmula.
- Did you bring the baby bottle for the baby? - ¿Trajiste la mamadera para la bebé?
Most Common Baby Bottle Questions By Country
What term is commonly used in Mexico to refer to a baby bottle?
In Mexico, the term "biberón" is widely used to refer to a baby bottle.
How do people in Puerto Rico typically refer to a baby bottle?
Puerto Ricans often use the terms "biberón" or "botella" to describe a baby bottle.
Can you translate the word 'bottle' to Spanish?
The word 'bottle' translates to 'botella' in Spanish. However, when referring to a baby bottle, the word "biberón" or "tetero" is more commonly used.
Is 'teta' synonymous with 'baby bottle' in Spanish-speaking countries?
No, 'teta' is not synonymous with 'baby bottle.' 'Teta' typically refers to a nipple or teat, rather than the entire baby bottle. In some contexts it may also be a vulgar term for a woman's breasts, as in tit or tits.
What slang terms are used in Spanish to mean 'baby bottle'?
Various slang terms are used for 'baby bottle' in Spanish, such as "chupo" in some regions, but their use can vary widely and is subject to regional differences.
What word do Salvadorans use for 'baby bottle'?
Salvadorans typically use the word "pacha" to refer to a baby bottle.
