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"Deep" is an adjective which is often translated as "profundo", and "small" is an adjective which is often translated as "pequeño". Learn more about the difference between "deep" and "small" below.
deep(
dip
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (profound)
a. profundo
The professor's deep theories touched everyone in the class.Las teorías profundas del profesor conmovieron a todos en la clase.
a. de fondo
The garage is 10 feet wide and 20 feet deep.El garaje tiene 10 pies de ancho y 20 pies de fondo.
6. (broad)
a. ancho
The bridesmaids' dresses have deep hems.Los vestidos de las damas de honor tienen bastillas anchas.
7. (immersed)
a. absorto
Angelica was deep in thought after winning the election.Angelica estaba absorta en sus pensamientos después de ganar la elección.
8. (intense)
c. grave
There is deep suspicion that Alfredo was actually the mastermind behind the plot.Hay una grave sospecha de que Alfredo haya sido en verdad el autor intelectual tras el complot.
d. intenso
Isela's love affair with the waiter began with a deep gaze.El romance de Isela con el mesero comenzó con una mirada intensa.
9. (mysterious)
a. bien guardado
Her secret is so deep that even the best detective couldn't uncover it.Su secreto está tan bien guardado que ni siquiera el mejor detective podría desvelarlo.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. profundamente
We buried the treasure deep in the ground.Enterramos el tesoro profundamente en la tierra.
b. hondo
You need to dig the hole deep, because we are going to plant a large tree there.Hay que cavar el hoyo hondo, porque ahí vamos a plantar un árbol grande.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Deep in your heart, you know that's not true.En el fondo del corazón sabes que eso no es verdad.
They went deep into the crowd to avoid the police in pursuit of them.Se adentraron al interior de la multitud para evitar a los policías que les perseguían.
11. (intensely)
a. fijamente (to look or see)
He looked deep into her eyes and said, "I do."La miró fijamente a los ojos y le dijo: "Sí, quiero".
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
12. (deep water)
a. las profundidades (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The whales migrate to the deep where they will spend the majority of the season.Las ballenas migran a las profundidades, donde pasarán la mayor parte de la temporada.
b. el piélago (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The mafia boss threatened to give him cement shoes and throw him into the deep.El jefe de la mafia amenazó con darle zapatos de cemento y tirarlo al piélago.
small(
smal
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. pequeño
I have lived in a very small house for many years.He vivido en una casa muy pequeña por muchos años.
c. chiquito (colloquial)
My feet are so small, it's hard for me to find shoes.Tengo los pies tan chiquitos que se me hace difícil encontrar zapatos.
3. (humble)
a. pequeño
It's just a small gesture to show my appreciation.Es solo un pequeño gesto para mostrar mi aprecio.
b. de poca importancia
It's a small contribution. - Yes, but it counts.Es una aportación de poca importancia. - Sí, pero cuenta.
4. (young)
a. pequeño
When we were small, my brother and I went to the beach every summer.Cuando éramos pequeños, mi hermano y yo íbamos a la playa todos los veranos.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. chiquito
You write so small; let me go get my glasses.Escribes bien chiquito; dejame ir por mis anteojos.
7. (scale)
a. a pequeña escala
You'll never be successful if you keep thinking so small.Nunca tendrás éxito si sigues pensando a pequeña escala.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la talla chica (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Do you have this shirt in a small?¿Tienes esta camisa en talla chica?
smalls
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
9. (clothing)
a. la ropa interior (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You can't go outside in your smalls.No puedes salir afuera en tu ropa interior.
