Pequeño
English meaning: Small / Little
Definition
Of a size that is less than normal.
Example
“Tengo un apartamento pequeño.”
In English: “I have a small apartment.”
Another example: “Cuando era pequeño vivía cerca del mar.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Adjective 'small'; agrees in gender and number. Diminutive 'pequeñito' is common and affectionate. Neutral register. Note the ñ.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Pequeño' derives from the Latin 'pessimus', which relates to smallness or inadequacy. It has undergone phonetic evolution, becoming a term of endearment in some contexts.
Common Collocations
- niño pequeño
- pequeño detalle
- de pequeño
- pequeña empresa
- muy pequeño
Word Forms
m. pequeño, f. pequeña, pl. pequeños/pequeñas
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Literary Heritage
“El que lee mucho y anda mucho, ve mucho y sabe mucho.”
“He who reads much and walks much, sees much and knows much.”
“Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche.”
“Tonight I can write the saddest lines.”
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