pequeño
small, little
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/peˈkeɲo/
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Cultural Note
Pequeño can mean both 'small' (in size) and 'young' (in age), especially when talking about children: 'los pequeños' (the little ones/children). The diminutive suffix '-ito/-ita' is often used instead of pequeño: 'casita' (little house). 'El Principito' (The Little Prince) uses this same root.
📝 Example Sentences
Vivo en un pueblo pequeño.
I live in a small town.
Cuando era pequeña, jugaba en el parque.
When I was little, I used to play in the park.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | pequeña |
| masculine | pequeño |
| feminine_plural | pequeñas |
| masculine_plural | pequeños |