Traguito de agua

Question

I can't find this word in Spanishdict. What does it mean and don't people use it?

"Iré a tomar un traguito de agua."

Answer 1

"Traguito" is the diminutive of "trago". In this context it means "a sip of water".

I was searching, thanks so much! - Uciki, Nov 28, 2012

Yes, a sip. - annierats, Nov 28, 2012

A little swallow, literally. Tragar, to swallow. - annierats, Nov 28, 2012

Answer 2

Just to make the point and maybe help a little "ito" on the end of a word is a diminutive while "on" is often used to say a big whatever.

For example, in South America, a "mesón" is often used for a large table, a banquetting table for instance, while "mesita" is a little table, perhaps something like a coffee table. Both are derived from "mesa", a table.

Thanks for the information. - Uciki, Nov 28, 2012

"pelon" is an exception "pelo" hair "pelon" no hair (bald) - 00551866, Nov 28, 2012

The only good example I could think of for "on" can't be used in polite society so do you have any positive examples. - geofc, Nov 28, 2012

Answer 3

I believe you are looking for the word trago which in Spanish is drink.

Traguito = little drink

Thank you, I didn't know it. - Uciki, Nov 28, 2012

No problem. Those darn diminutives get me sometimes too. Always watch out for the ...ito :) - MattM, Nov 28, 2012