conejitos
/konexitos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for bunnies is conejitos.
conejitos is used to refer to bunnies.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is the diminutive form of conejos (rabbits), where the suffix -itos implies smallness or endearment.
Which one should you use?
While conejos is the standard word for rabbits, conejitos is more affectionate or refers to smaller animals.
How do you pronounce it?
/konexitos/
Did you know?
- In some regions, the word conejo is used as a slang term for a 'cheat' or 'trickster' in gambling contexts.
- In some parts of Latin America, particularly Mexico, a person might call a small, cute child conejito as an endearing nickname.
- If you are talking about a very small bunny, you might even use the ultra-diminutive conejillitos, though this is less common.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira esos conejitos tan adorables!Look at those cute bunnies!
- Vimos un conejito en el jardín.We saw a little bunny in the garden.
- Los conejitos son muy suaves.The bunnies are very soft.
- Compré comida para los conejitos.I bought food for the bunnies.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a pet store.
- Daniel¡Mira qué lindos son esos conejitos!Look how cute those bunnies are!
- LucíaSí, son muy tiernos.Yes, they are very sweet.
- Daniel¿Crees que podemos llevarte uno?Do you think we can take one home?
- LucíaTengo que preguntar a mis padres.I have to ask my parents.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
