Doesn't conchita also mean little shell?

Question

I thought conchita could also mean little shell???

Answer 1

I would think it could. I have always been taught that the "-ito" or "-ita" added to a words made it little. Since concha means shell, I think you are safe to assume that conchita means little shell. Although I am not sure if it would be best to use "conchita" or "concha pequeña". "-ita" and "-ito" endings have always been associated with little, cute, or terms of endearment in my experience but I can't say that conchita would be incorrect. Try looking it up in a few different translators and/or dictionaries to further your knowledge of the usage. Good luck

Thank you! - ElGuapo63, Nov 8, 2010

no problem! :) - lchsnicolita, Nov 8, 2010

Answer 2

clipped from Wiki article:

"La Conchita", Spanish for little shell, was first used as the name of....

Conchita as girl's name

Answer 3

The short answer is, yes.