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pequeñito

peh-keh-NYEE-toh/pekeˈɲito/

“pequeñito” means “tiny” in Spanish (describing size).

tiny

Also: very small, itty-bitty
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A tiny, bright green sprout growing out of a large mound of rich brown soil.

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Mi gato es muy pequeñito.

A1

My cat is very tiny.

Solo quiero un trozo pequeñito de pastel.

A2

I only want a very small piece of cake.

Viven en un apartamento pequeñito en el centro.

B1

They live in a tiny apartment downtown.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pequeño (small)
  • diminuto (minute/tiny)
  • chico (small (common in Latin America))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un detalle pequeñito – a tiny detail
  • un niño pequeñito – a very little boy
  • un favor pequeñito – a small favor

Idioms & Expressions

  • desde pequeñito – since I/he/she was a very little child

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pequeñito" in Spanish:

itty-bitty→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pequeñito

Question 1 of 3

Which of these expresses the most affection or extreme smallness?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pequeño(small) — Adjective
pequeñez(smallness / insignificance) — Noun
pequeñita(tiny (feminine)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish 'pequeño' (small), which comes from the Celtic 'pittos', combined with the Spanish ending '-ito' used to show small size or affection.

First recorded: 16th century (approximate for the specific diminutive form)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: pequeninoFrench: petit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'pequeño' and 'pequeñito'?

'Pequeño' simply means small. 'Pequeñito' means very small or tiny, and it usually sounds more affectionate or friendly.

Is 'pequeñito' formal?

Not really. It's perfectly fine in everyday conversation, but in a formal essay or a legal document, you would just use 'pequeño'.

Can I use 'pequeñito' for people?

Yes! If you call a child 'pequeñito,' it's like calling them 'little one.' It's a very sweet way to refer to a baby or a young child.