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"Pequeño" is an adjective which is often translated as "small", and "chiquito" is an adjective which is often translated as "tiny". Learn more about the difference between "pequeño" and "chiquito" below.
pequeño(
peh
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keh
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nyoh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. small
Tengo dos perros: uno pequeño y uno grande.I have two dogs: a small one and a big one.
b. little
El actor famoso es de un pueblo pequeño en las montañas.The famous actor is from a little town in the mountains.
a. little
De pequeña, me encantaba jugar al escondite.When I was little, I loved playing hide and seek.
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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).
adjective
a. tiny
Mira la mano chiquita del bebé. ¡Es tan linda!Look at the baby's tiny hand. It's so cute!
b. small
Tiene un auto chiquito; solo pueden caber dos personas.He has a small car; only two people can fit in.
c. teeny
Es increíble que ese animal chiquito pueda hacer tanto ruido.It's amazing that that teeny animal can make so much noise.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
2. (glass of wine)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. small glass of wine
¡Mesero! Dos chiquitos y una cerveza, por favor.Waiter! Two small glasses of wine and a beer, please.
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