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    Diminuta (en. Tiny)

    /di.miˈnu.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a size much smaller than normal.
    The house was just a diminutive cabin.
    La casa era tan sólo una diminuta cabaña.
    Used to describe something that is insignificant or of little importance.
    His contribution was seen as a diminutive task compared to the project.
    Su contribución fue vista como una tarea diminuta en comparación con el proyecto.
    Can refer to a being or object that is adorable due to its small size.
    We adopted a tiny puppy that fits in our hand.
    Adoptamos un perrito diminuto que cabe en nuestra mano.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'diminutus', meaning reduced or small.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diminutive in comparison
    Something that seems small in relation to another object or situation.
    diminuta en comparación
    a diminutive effort
    A contribution that has no significant impact.
    un esfuerzo diminuto
    diminutive spark of hope
    A small amount of hope in an adverse situation.
    diminuta chispa de esperanza

    Related Words

    diminutive
    A form that indicates that something is small or becoming smaller.
    diminutivo
    diminishment
    Reduction or decrease in size or quantity.
    diminución
    miniature
    Representation in reduced scale of something.
    miniatura

    Slang Meanings

    Diminutive can be used as a term of endearment to refer to someone small.
    Look at that little one, she is so adorable.
    Mira a esa diminuta, es tan adorable.
    It is used in some contexts to describe someone with little influence or power.
    That proposal was a diminutive idea in the face of the company's large plans.
    Esa propuesta era una idea diminuta ante los grandes planes de la empresa.