How to Say "petite" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “petite” is “menuda” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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AdjectiveA2
referring to a person, especially a woman
Examples
Ella es una mujer muy menuda, parece que flota al caminar.
She is a very petite woman; it looks like she floats when she walks.
Necesitas herramientas menudas para arreglar ese reloj.
You need small tools to fix that watch.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'menuda' is the feminine form. If you were describing a small man or a small object that is masculine, you would use 'menudo'.
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