pequeños
“pequeños” means “small” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
small, little
Also: young, minor
📝 In Action
Mis hermanos tienen dos gatos pequeños y muy juguetones.
A1My siblings have two small and very playful cats.
Tuvimos que lidiar con problemas técnicos pequeños al principio de la presentación.
B1We had to deal with small technical problems at the beginning of the presentation.
Encontramos unos zapatos pequeños que olvidaste en el garaje.
A2We found some little shoes that you forgot in the garage.
little ones
Also: kids
📝 In Action
Los pequeños tienen permiso para quedarse despiertos hasta las nueve.
A2The little ones have permission to stay awake until nine.
Tenemos que organizar un juego divertido para los pequeños de la casa.
B1We have to organize a fun game for the children of the house.
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Words that translate to "pequeños" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: pequeños
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'pequeños' as a descriptive adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish word *pequeño* is believed to come from an ancient root meaning 'small' or 'a bit,' possibly from the Vulgar Latin *piccīnus* or related forms, making it a word that developed outside of the classical Latin stream. It shares roots with Italian 'piccolo' and other words for smallness in Romance languages.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'pequeños' and 'chicos'?
Both mean 'small,' but 'chicos' is generally more informal and is frequently used in Latin America, while 'pequeños' is standard across all Spanish-speaking regions. 'Pequeños' also feels slightly more objective when talking about size.
When do I use the feminine plural form, 'pequeñas'?
You use 'pequeñas' when describing multiple feminine things. For example: 'las flores pequeñas' (the small flowers) or 'las niñas pequeñas' (the little girls).