Spanish word

chiquito

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃiˈkito/

Meaning

  • adjectivesmall

Example

Este coche es chiquito.

This car is small.

Illustration for chiquito (small)

More examples

El perro es un poco chiquito.

The dog is a bit small.

Core concept

Small, endearing object.

Common phrases

  • un poco chiquito

    a bit small

  • demasiado chiquito

    too small

Similar words

pequeño: Reads as small in size with a neutral, standard register.
chico: Reads as small in everyday conversation with a colloquial, familiar tone.
diminuto: Reads as extremely tiny, drawing attention to minute dimensions.
pequeñito: Reads as small with a diminutive, warmly affectionate nuance.

Definition in Spanish

De uso cotidiano, describe algo de tamaño reducido y con frecuencia aporta un tono cariñoso o relajado; deriva de «chico» más el sufijo diminutivo -ito.

Word origin

From Spanish chico 'boy' or 'small' plus the diminutive suffix -ito, a common Romance formation that marks reduced size and an affectionate tone.

Usage tips

  • Chiquito is more colloquial and affectionate than pequeño and changes form for gender and number as chiquita, chiquitos, chiquitas.

Other meanings

  • petiteadjective
  • smallishadjective

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