Spanish word

cochecito

Pronunciation

IPA/kotʃeˈθito/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstroller

Example

Ella empuja el cochecito por el parque.

She pushes the stroller through the park.

Illustration for cochecito (stroller)

More examples

Al subir al tren, doblé el cochecito.

Upon getting on the train, I folded the stroller.

Core concept

Light pushchair for carrying an infant.

Common phrases

  • empujar el cochecito

    push the stroller

  • doblar el cochecito

    fold the stroller

  • dejar el cochecito

    set down the stroller

Similar words

carrito: Compact wheeled cart that carries an infant and is simple and easy to maneuver on short trips.
silla de paseo: Stroller with an upright seat on a frame that seats an infant for walks and outings.
carro de bebé: Wheeled baby carriage that transports an infant and is typically sturdy and practical.

Definition in Spanish

Carro pequeño con ruedas para llevar a un bebé, que se maneja empujándolo a mano.

Word origin

Formed from coche with the diminutive suffix -cito, and coche itself derives from Hungarian kocsi (named after Kocs) introduced into Spanish via other European borrowings.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine, el cochecito, and the diminutive often signals either small size or an affectionate tone.

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