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hombrecito

ohm-breh-SEE-tohombɾeˈθito

hombrecito means little man in Spanish (referring to a boy acting maturely).

little man

Also: big boy, small man
NounmA2informal
Latin America
A young boy wearing a oversized necktie and a vest, standing tall and shaking hands with an adult.

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¡Qué hombrecito! Ya ayuda a su padre en el jardín.

A2

What a big boy! He already helps his father in the garden.

No llores, sé un hombrecito y aguanta un poco el dolor.

B1

Don't cry, be a little man and bear the pain for a bit.

Vimos a un hombrecito muy bajito caminando por la calle.

B1

We saw a very short little man walking down the street.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hecho un hombrecitoall grown up (referring to a boy)
  • ser un hombrecitoto be a big boy / be brave

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hombrecito" in Spanish:

big boylittle mansmall man

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Quick Quiz: hombrecito

Question 1 of 3

If a mother says her son is 'hecho un hombrecito', what does she mean?

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👥 Word Family
hombre(man)Noun
hombría(manliness)Noun
hombrón(big/strong man)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

Formed by the Spanish word 'hombre' (man), which comes from the Latin 'homo', combined with the diminutive suffix '-cito' used to denote smallness or affection.

First recorded: 13th century (as the base word 'hombre')

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: homemzinhoItalian: omino

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'hombrecito' always mean 'small'?

Not necessarily. While it can describe physical size, it's more often used affectionately to describe a child's behavior or character.

What is the female version of 'hombrecito'?

The female version is 'mujercita' (little woman), used for young girls in a similar way.

Is it a common word?

Yes, it is very common in family settings throughout the Spanish-speaking world.