Spanish Conversation · Level 30
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Spanish word
virgencita
Pronunciation
IPA/biɾxenˈθita/
Meaning
- feminine nounfigurine of the Virgin
Example
La virgencita cabe en mi bolsillo.
The figurine of the Virgin fits in my pocket.
More examples
Mi abuela me regaló una virgencita.
My grandmother gave me a figurine of the Virgin.
Core concept
Pocket-sized devotional statue of the Virgin.
Common phrases
regalar una virgencita
give a figurine of the Virgin
recibir una virgencita de regalo
receive a figurine of the Virgin as a gift
Similar words
virgen: Mary, mother of Jesus, venerated as the Virgin in Christian belief.
imagen: Religious picture or statue used for worship or display in churches and homes.
estatua: Large three-dimensional statue representing a person, usually freestanding.
figurita: Small decorative figurine or ornament meant for display.
Definition in Spanish
Forma diminutiva de 'virgen' que se refiere a una imagen pequeña o a una representación cariñosa de la Virgen.
Word origin
The noun comes from virgen plus the diminutive suffix -cita, which expresses smallness or fondness and traces back to Latin virgo 'maiden'.
Usage tips
- In many Spanish-speaking regions speakers call a community's patron image mi virgencita affectionately, so expect it to refer to a familiar local representation rather than an official church title.