/chil-pa-YA-te/
A baby, infant, or very small child in Mexico. A warm, affectionate word from central and southern Mexico — 'chilpayate' has the soft energy of looking at something tiny and precious. You say it with a smile, watching a baby figure out its hands.
Example
"She carries that baby everywhere in her arms."
"That little one is already trying to walk — so cute."
Regional synonyms:
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/chil-pa-YA-te/
A baby, infant, or very small child in Mexico. A warm, affectionate word from central and southern Mexico — 'chilpayate' has the soft energy of looking at something tiny and precious. You say it with a smile, watching a baby figure out its hands.
Example
"She carries that baby everywhere in her arms."
"That little one is already trying to walk — so cute."
Regional synonyms: