Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
chiquitito
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃikiˈtito/
Meaning
- adjectivetiny
Example
La casa es chiquitita pero acogedora.
The house is tiny but cozy.
More examples
Le di un chiquitito regalo y sonrió.
I gave them a very tiny gift and they smiled.
Core concept
Playfully tiny item that suggests warmth or fondness.
Common phrases
un chiquitito regalo
a very tiny gift
Similar words
pequeño: Small in a neutral, general sense for everyday size descriptions.
chiquito: Small with a casual, familiar tone, used in everyday conversation.
pequeñito: Slightly smaller and endearing, a diminutive that emphasizes cuteness.
minúsculo: Extremely small in size, used in formal contexts.
Definition in Spanish
Indica algo o alguien de tamaño muy reducido con tono afectivo o enfático, formado por la doble aplicación del sufijo diminutivo.
Word origin
Derived from chico through two diminutive steps (first chiquito, then chiquitito) so the repeated -ito heightens both smallness and endearment.
Usage tips
- Often signals affection or emphasis more than literal minuteness and is typically reserved for casual, family, or intimate contexts rather than formal usage.