"Infantino" is a noun in Spanish.
/infanˈtino/
The word "infantino" refers to a very young child, usually one that is still in the early stages of life, typically under one year old. It is derived from the word "infante," which is used in various contexts to describe infants or very young children. The term is used both in formal and informal contexts, although it may appear more frequently in written contexts such as literature, academia, or medical literature rather than in daily conversation.
The child was crying because their infant didn't want to sleep.
La madre acariciaba a su infantino mientras le cantaba una canción de cuna.
The mother was stroking her baby while singing a lullaby to him.
En la guardería, todos los infantinos recibieron atención especial.
While "infantino" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, the word "infante" can be part of certain phrases or sayings related to childhood or parenthood. Here are some examples of sentences that convey idiomatic meanings:
"There is nothing like the love of an infant."
"Cada infante trae su propia alegría a la familia."
"Every infant brings their own joy to the family."
"El infante es el rey de la casa."
The term "infantino" comes from the Latin "infans," meaning 'unable to speak' or 'infant.' The evolution of the word through Old Spanish and into modern Spanish has retained its meaning related to very young children.