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Spanish
Etymology
Literally, “in diapers”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /em paˈɲales/
- Syllabification: en pa‧ña‧les
Adjective
en pañales (invariable)
- (idiomatic) in the very early stages of something; still green; wet behind the ears
2003, Etienne G. Krug, Informe mundial sobre la violencia y la salud, Organización Panamericana de la Salud, page 216:El estudio de los factores protectores está todavía en pañales.- The study of the protective factors is still in its early stages.
2001 January 19, Robert J. Michaels, “Una política energética en pañales [An energy policy in its infancy]”, in El Instituto Independiente: