Chiquito (en. Little one)
/tʃiˈkito/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a child or something of small size.
The little one plays in the park.
El chiquito juega en el parque.
An affectionate diminutive used to refer to a person.
That little one makes me laugh a lot.
Ese chiquito me hace mucha gracia.
Etymology
From Spanish 'chico', which means 'small' or 'child'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
little one from the sidewalk
It refers to someone who is small in size.
chiquito de la calzada
smaller than a button
An expression that indicates that something is very small.
más chiquito que un botón
Related Words
chico
A term used to refer to a child or young person.
chico
peque
Diminutive of small, used especially to refer to children.
peque
Slang Meanings
A loving term used to refer to a child.
Look at how charming that little one is!
¡Mira qué chiquito tan simpático!
In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone who is sweet or adorable.
That pet is a lovely little one.
Esa mascota es un chiquito encantador.