pequeno
masculine
In Brazilian Portuguese "small" is pequeno for masculine nouns and pequena for feminine ones. A very tiny thing can be pequenininho, with the diminutive.
Meaning: small in size (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| pequeno | masculine |
| Pequena | feminine |
| Pequenininho | affectionate |
The adjective agrees with the noun: um carro pequeno and uma casa pequena. Plurals are pequenos and pequenas.
Which one should you use?
Brazilians love diminutives. Pequenininho or pequeninho adds tenderness, for example about a baby or a puppy.
Did you know?
- The ending -inho is the typical Brazilian diminutive and can be added to many words, not only adjectives.
Examples in context
- É uma casa pequena.It is a small house.
- Meu cachorro é pequeno.My dog is small.
- O bebê é pequenininho.The baby is tiny.
Example conversation
Sofia looks for a table for two at a café in Florianópolis. Seu Zé is the waiter.
- SofiaVocês têm uma mesa pequena?Do you have a small table?
- Seu ZéTemos uma perto da janela.We have one near the window.
- SofiaPerfeito, obrigada.Perfect, thank you.
