Small in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'small' is 'pequeño', pronounced peh-KEH-nyoh (IPA: /peˈkeɲo/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: pequeños).
Pronunciation: peh-KEH-nyoh
| Spanish | pequeño |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | peh-KEH-nyoh · /peˈkeɲo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | pequeños |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'pequeño'
- Mi apartamento es pequeño pero cómodo.
My apartment is small but comfortable. - Tienen una hija pequeña de tres años.
They have a small three-year-old daughter. - Los pueblos pequeños son más tranquilos.
Small towns are quieter. - Compra dos maletas pequeñas en vez de una grande.
Buy two small suitcases instead of one big one.
Common Phrases with 'pequeño'
- desde pequeño
since childhood
How to Use 'pequeño'
Regular four-form adjective: pequeño, pequeña, pequeños, pequeñas. Applied to children it means young (mi hermana pequeña = my little sister).
Regional note: Chico/chica is the everyday word for 'small' in much of Latin America (una casa chica), with the affectionate diminutive chiquito very common.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Small' in Spanish is 'pequeño', pronounced peh-KEH-nyoh.
It is spelled p-e-q-u-e-ñ-o.
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