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"Tiny" is an adjective which is often translated as "minúsculo", and "teeny" is an adjective which is also often translated as "minúsculo". Learn more about the difference between "tiny" and "teeny" below.
tiny()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. minúsculo
A tiny butterfly landed on a clover.Una mariposa minúscula se posó en un trébol.
b. diminuto
The tiny mosquito can do a great deal of harm.El diminuto zancudo puede causar una gran cantidad de daño.
c. chiquitito
We have two tiny chihuahuas at home.Tenemos dos chihuahuas chiquititos en casa.
d. pequeñito
That tiny bird has a lovely song.Ese pajarito pequeñito tiene un lindo canto.
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teeny()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. minúsculo
He takes notes in a little notebook with a teeny pencil.Toma apuntes en una libretita con un lápiz minúsculo.
b. diminuto
Paul handed Alice a teeny box wrapped in silver and blue.Paul le entregó a Alice una caja diminuta envuelta en azul y plateado.
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