conejito
/koneˈxito/
The English phrase "little bunny" is translated into Spanish as conejito.
In Spanish, you can use conejito to refer to a small rabbit or to describe a rabbit in an affectionate way. The diminutive suffix used in this word can express affection for a pet or a child, rather than just indicating that the animal is physically small.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by combining conejo (rabbit) with the diminutive suffix -ito (little).
Which one should you use?
While conejito is the standard diminutive, conejillo is another informal way to say "little bunny". In Spain, the colloquial form conejín is also used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form conejín is a colloquialism used specifically in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify that the bunny is female, change the ending from -ito to -ita to get conejita. To make the word plural, add -s to the end, resulting in conejitos.
How do you pronounce it?
/koneˈxito/
Did you know?
- While conejito is affectionate, the word conejo is used in several Spanish-speaking countries as a slang term for someone who is very cowardly.
- In various Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase conejito is used as a romantic term of endearment similar to the English word 'sweetheart'.
- The diminutive suffix -ito in conejito can be used to soften a request or make a statement sound less aggressive, even if the object is actually large.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, conejito! ¿Quieres jugar conmigo?Hi, little bunny! Do you want to play with me?
- ¡Qué conejín más adorable!What an adorable little bunny!
- Mira ese conejito blanco.Look at that little white bunny.
- El conejito es muy suave.The little bunny is very soft.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are at a petting zoo.
- Mateo¿Viste al conejito de allá?Did you see the little bunny over there?
- ElenaSí, es muy lindo.Yes, it is very cute.
- MateoQuiero acariciar a ese conejito.I want to pet that little bunny.
- ElenaTen cuidado, Mateo.Be careful, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry conejito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
