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"Chiquita" is a form of "chiquito", an adjective which is often translated as "tiny". "Chiquilla" is a form of "chiquillo", a noun which is often translated as "kid". Learn more about the difference between "chiquita" and "chiquilla" below.
chiquito(
chee
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kee
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. small glass of wine
¡Mesero! Dos chiquitos y una cerveza, por favor.Waiter! Two small glasses of wine and a beer, please.
el chiquillo, la chiquilla(
chee
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kee
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yoh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (child)
a. kid
El chiquillo salió corriendo del parque cuando un perro grande empezó a ladrarle.The kid raced out of the park when a big dog started to bark at him.
2. (youngster)
a. kid (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ese chiquillo está enamorado de una muchacha muy guapa.That kid is in love with a very beautiful girl.
