chiquito
affectionate
Casual and affectionate words for "little" include chiquito, chiquitito and, in Spain, pequeñín. They all describe something or someone small in a tender way.
Meaning: small in size (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chiquito | affectionate |
| chiquitito | affectionate |
| pequeñín | affectionate, Spain |
They change with gender and number: chiquito, chiquita, chiquitos and chiquitas.
Which one should you use?
Chiquitito is even smaller and sweeter than chiquito. The standard word is pequeño.
Did you know?
- Spanish diminutives such as -ito are used to show tenderness as well as small size.
Examples in context
- Tienes un perrito chiquito.You have a little dog.
- Es chiquitita todavía.She is still tiny.
- El pequeñín ya duerme.The little one is already asleep.
Example conversation
Inés shows her friend Carla a photo of her new puppy.
- InésMira, es chiquito todavía.Look, he is still little.
- Carla¡Qué bonito!How cute!
- InésCabe en una mano.He fits in one hand.
