60 Spanish Phrases for Babysitters / Au Pairs
60 practical Spanish phrases for babysitters and au pairs. Learn essential vocabulary for mealtimes, bedtime, playtime, and communicating with kids.
Basic Instructions and Rules
Es hora de recoger tus juguetes.
It's time to pick up your toys.
Por favor, usa tus palabras.
Please use your words.
No corras dentro de la casa.
Don't run inside the house.
Tenemos que compartir.
We have to share.
Hazme caso, por favor.
Listen to me, please.
Esa es la regla de mamá y papá.
That is mom and dad's rule.
Vamos a turnarnos.
Let's take turns.
Sé amable con tu hermano.
Be nice to your brother.
Necesito que te portes bien.
I need you to behave well.
No puedes ver más televisión hoy.
You can't watch any more TV today.
Mealtime and Eating
¿Tienes hambre o sed?
Are you hungry or thirsty?
Es hora de cenar.
It's time for dinner.
Lávate las manos antes de comer.
Wash your hands before eating.
Siéntate en la mesa, por favor.
Sit at the table, please.
¿Quieres más agua?
Do you want more water?
Cómete tus verduras.
Eat your vegetables.
Cuidado, la comida está caliente.
Careful, the food is hot.
No hables con la boca llena.
Don't talk with your mouth full.
Limpiemos tu cara y manos.
Let's clean your face and hands.
¿Estás satisfecho?
Are you full?
Playtime and Activities
¿A qué quieres jugar?
What do you want to play?
Vamos al parque.
Let's go to the park.
¿Quieres dibujar o pintar?
Do you want to draw or paint?
Vamos a leer un cuento.
Let's read a story.
Ponte los zapatos para salir.
Put your shoes on to go outside.
Esconde y busca.
Hide and seek.
Construyamos algo con los bloques.
Let's build something with blocks.
No tires los juguetes.
Don't throw the toys.
Cuidado, te puedes caer.
Careful, you might fall.
Es hora de irnos a casa.
It's time to go home.
Bath Time and Bedtime
Es la hora del baño.
It's bath time.
El agua está tibia.
The water is warm.
Cierra los ojos para lavar tu pelo.
Close your eyes to wash your hair.
Ponte la pijama.
Put your pajamas on.
Cepíllate los dientes.
Brush your teeth.
Es hora de ir a dormir.
It's time to go to sleep.
¿Quieres tu manta o peluche?
Do you want your blanket or stuffed animal?
Solo un cuento más.
Just one more story.
Buenas noches, dulces sueños.
Good night, sweet dreams.
No te levantes de la cama.
Don't get out of bed.
Emotions and Comforting
¿Por qué estás llorando?
Why are you crying?
No pasa nada, estoy aquí.
It's okay, I am here.
¿Te duele algo?
Does something hurt?
Ven aquí, te doy un abrazo.
Come here, I'll give you a hug.
Respira profundo.
Take a deep breath.
Entiendo que estés enojado.
I understand that you are angry.
Vamos a calmarnos un poco.
Let's calm down a bit.
¿Estás cansado?
Are you tired?
Me gusta verte sonreír.
I like seeing you smile.
Eres muy valiente.
You are very brave.
Emergencies and Health
¿Dónde te lastimaste?
Where did you get hurt?
Déjame ponerte una curita.
Let me put a band-aid on you.
¿Te sientes enfermo?
Do you feel sick?
Tienes un poco de fiebre.
You have a slight fever.
Voy a llamar a tu mamá.
I am going to call your mom.
No te toques esa herida.
Don't touch that wound.
¿Necesitas ir al baño?
Do you need to go to the bathroom?
Acuéstate a descansar un rato.
Lie down and rest for a while.
Tómate tu medicina, por favor.
Take your medicine, please.
Todo va a estar bien.
Everything is going to be fine.
These phrases will help you communicate confidently in real-life situations. Practice them with audio and add to your phrase trainer for better retention.
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