vaquita
/baˈkita/
The English phrase "little cow" is translated into Spanish as vaquita.
The term vaquita is used to refer to a cow that is physically small, or it can be used to express affection toward a cow.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by combining vaca (cow) with the diminutive suffix -ita (little).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the rural areas of Mexico, the variation vacita is a popular way to say "little cow".
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "little cows", use the plural form vaquitas, which is created by adding -s to the diminutive.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈkita/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish speaking cultures, the phrase hacer una vaquita means to pool money together from a group of people to buy something.
- The word vaquita is used in biology to name a species of porpoise. This is because the animal's rounded head and small size reminded early observers of a calf.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a vaquita can be used as an affectionate nickname for a person with a round or chubby face.
Examples in context
- La becerreta se está adaptando al nuevo entorno.The little cow is adapting to the new environment.
- Mira qué linda la vacita que encontramos en el campo.Look how cute the little cow we found in the field is.
- La ternerita está correteando en el prado.The little cow is frolicking in the meadow.
- La vaquita es muy blanca.The little cow is very white.
- Mira esa vaquita en el campo.Look at that little cow in the field.
- Esa vaquita tiene manchas negras.That little cow has black spots.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are visiting a farm.
- Alejandro¿Ves a esa vaquita allá?Do you see that little cow over there?
- LucíaSí, la vaquita es muy bonita.Yes, the little cow is very pretty.
- AlejandroParece que tiene mucha hambre.It looks like she is very hungry.
- LucíaVamos a darle un poco de pasto.Let's give her some grass.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vaquita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
