Cuartito (en. Little room)

/kwarˈtito/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A closed space that serves as a room.
I live in a small room that barely has space for a bed.
Vivo en un cuartito que apenas tiene espacio para una cama.
Refers to a room that is smaller in size compared to others.
The little room at the back is where we keep old things.
El cuartito del fondo es donde guardamos las cosas viejas.
It is sometimes used to describe a utility room, like a laundry room.
The laundry room is next to the kitchen.
El cuartito de la lavandería está al lado de la cocina.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'cuarto', it comes from the Latin 'quartus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a small room
To be in a small and sometimes enclosed space.
estar en un cuartito
a quarter of an hour
Refers to a brief time, equivalent to a quarter of an hour.
cuartito de hora

Related Words

cuarto
Standard-sized room or closed space.
cuarto
pieza
Synonym for room, usually used in an informal context.
pieza

Slang Meanings

Refers to a very small rental room.
I moved to a small room in the center because of its price.
Me mudé a un cuartito en el centro por su precio.
It may refer to a room in poor condition.
That little room is very uncomfortable, it doesn’t even have windows.
Ese cuartito es muy incómodo, no tiene ni ventanas.