Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
pequeño
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈkeɲo/
Meaning
- adjectivesmall
Example
Ese bolso es pequeño.
That bag is small.
More examples
Viven en una casa pequeña.
They live in a small house.
Core concept
A small house beside a normal house.
Common phrases
casa pequeña
small house
ciudad pequeña
small town
Similar words
chico: Sounds casual when describing small people or common items.
chiquito: Expresses smallness affectionately, implying fondness or playfulness.
pequeñito: Expresses very tiny size while evoking dainty cuteness.
Definition in Spanish
Sirve para describir tanto objetos físicamente pequeños como situaciones o detalles de poca importancia.
Word origin
Derived from a Latin diminutive formation used in early Romance speech, which gave rise to the Spanish and Portuguese forms meaning 'small'.
Usage tips
- Pequeño normally follows the noun (casa pequeña) rather than preceding it as in English, and placing it before the noun gives a more subjective or emphatic tone.