English–Spanish

“little animal” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/animaˈlito/

Example

Encontré un animalito en la calle.

I found a little animal in the street.

Illustration for animalito (little animal)

How to say “little animal” in Spanish

“Little animal” in Spanish is animalito.

Small, warmly regarded animal.

Full entry for animalito: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with animalito

Llevamos al animalito al veterinario.

We took the little animal to the vet.

Tips for using animalito

  • A conversational, informal word often used for a pet or a small creature found outdoors, and the speaker's tone decides whether animalito sounds affectionate or slightly dismissive.

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