Spanish Conversation · Level 113
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Spanish word
chiquillo
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃiˈkiʝo/
Meaning
- masculine nounboy
Example
¿Quién es ese chiquillo?
Who is that boy?
More examples
El chiquillo juega en el parque.
The boy plays in the park.
Core concept
A small, mischievous boy with a playful grin.
Common phrases
un chiquillo
a boy
ese chiquillo
that boy
el chiquillo
the boy
Similar words
niño: Neutral, general designation for a child appropriate in formal and informal contexts.
muchacho: Neutral reference to a young male, often an adolescent or someone in early adulthood.
chico: Informal, familiar reference to a boy commonly used in everyday conversation.
Definition in Spanish
Término coloquial que refiere a un niño o chico joven; puede expresar cariño o, según el contexto, cierta burla.
Word origin
Derived from Spanish chico/chiquito plus the diminutive suffix -illo, originally meaning 'little one' and carrying a familiar or endearing shade.
Usage tips
- It is a colloquial word that can be affectionate or mildly teasing, common among friends and family and usually avoided in formal contexts where niño is more neutral.
Other meanings
- childnoun
- little boynoun
Opposites
- niñagirlnoun
Related words
- chiquilladachildish behaviornoun
- chiquillitolittle boynoun