Chiquitín (en. Tiny)

/tʃikiˈtin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A term of endearment used to refer to a small child.

The little one was playing in the park.

El chiquitín estaba jugando en el parque.

Something that is small in size.

I bought a small cake for the birthday.

Compré un chiquitín de torta para el cumpleaños.

Diminutive of 'chiquito', which comes from Old Spanish 'chico', meaning 'small'.

mommy's little one

A loving expression used to refer to a child adored by their mother.

chiquitín de mamá

little one who is not foolish

Reference to an intelligent and clever child.

chiquitín que no es tonto

chiquito

Diminutive of chico, which also means small.

chiquito

ladybug

A term that can refer to an effeminate child or, in casual contexts, to a sweet child.

mariquita

An affectionate term used to refer to a mischievous child.

That little one is very mischievous, always up to his antics.

Ese chiquitín es muy travieso, siempre haciendo de las suyas.

A nickname for something that is very small and adorable.

Look at that little pet, he's irresistible.

Mira ese chiquitín de mascota, es irresistible.