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"Pequeña" is a form of "pequeño", an adjective which is often translated as "small". "Tienes una familia grande" is a form of "tienes una familia grande", a phrase which is often translated as "you have a big family". Learn more about the difference between "pequeña" and "tienes una familia grande" below.
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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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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
a. you have a big family
Tienes una familia grande, ¿verdad? - Sí, somos cuatro hermanos.You have a big family, don't you? - Yes, we're four brothers and sisters.
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