Spanish Conversation · Level 47
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Spanish word
flaquito
Pronunciation
IPA/flaˈkito/
Meaning
- adjectivethin
Example
Mi hermano es flaquito.
My brother is thin.
More examples
Después de la enfermedad está un poco flaquito.
After the illness he is a little thin.
Core concept
A slightly thin, endearing build.
Common phrases
estar flaquito
be thin
muy flaquito
very thin
un poco flaquito
a little thin
Similar words
delgado: Slim in build, appearing narrow and lacking body thickness.
flaco: Noticeably thin from having little fat or muscle, showing reduced body bulk.
delgadito: A little thin with a gentle, affectionate feel, implying mild slimness.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a alguien ligeramente delgado o de complexión fina; suele usarse con tono cariñoso.
Word origin
From flaco plus the diminutive -ito, marking mild thinness with affection, with flaco tracing back to Latin flaccus.
Usage tips
- Mainly an informal, affectionate label for family, children, close friends, or pets, with forms flaquito (m.sg.), flaquita (f.sg.), flaquitos (m.pl. or mixed), and flaquitas (f.pl).