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the online dictionary lists 'diablito' and 'diablejo' as the spanish translation for the english 'little devil' - what is the difference between the two and in which context are they used'? ta neil :D

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updated JUL 4, 2008
posted by Neil-Pasrons

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thanks guys - one of these days ill learn enough spanish to answer questions instead of asking them :D

updated JUL 4, 2008
posted by Neil-Pasrons
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You also have diablillo.
The differences are just nuances. The suffix -ito makes things and people sound small, cute and affectionate; -ejo is used for small and/or naughty or slightly derrogative, but sometimes it sounds funny; -illo is like -ito, but for even smaller things.

updated JUL 4, 2008
posted by lazarus1907
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diablito, diablillo, diablejo are diminituves, so the sound "loving".

Normally applied to children:

diablejo m. Dim. de "diablo", aplicado afectuosamente a los niños.

updated JUL 4, 2008
posted by 00494d19
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