Chinto (en. Chinto)

/ˈtʃinto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A child or small person.

That little one is always running around the park.

Esa chinto siempre está corriendo por el parque.

A person who acts childishly.

Don't be childish and act like an adult.

No seas chinto y actúa como un adulto.

It derives from the Spanish 'chintar', which implies something small or tiny.

little one in sight

when recognizing a child or someone small

chinto a la vista

don't be childish

a warning to someone not to act immaturely

no seas chinto

chinta

Term that refers to a little girl.

chinta

chintería

Actions or words typical of a child or immature person.

chintería

A term used to refer to someone who is very small.

Look at that little one, he looks like a toy.

Mira a ese chinto, parece un juguete.

A affectionate way of referring to a close friend.

Hey, little one, how was your day?

Hey, chinto, ¿qué tal tu día?