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    Diminuto (en. Tiny)

    /di.mi.nu.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is extremely small.
    The child found a tiny insect in the garden.
    El niño encontró un diminuto insecto en el jardín.
    That which has little size or volume.
    The tiny apartment has no space for more furniture.
    El diminuto apartamento no tiene espacio para más muebles.
    Referring to a minimal amount.
    There is only a tiny amount of sugar left in the jar.
    Solo queda una cantidad diminuta de azúcar en el tarro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'diminutus', past participle of 'diminutĭo', which means to reduce.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in a tiny space
    in a very small place.
    en un espacio diminuto
    tiny detail
    an aspect or element that is very small but significant.
    diminuto detalle
    to do something with a diminutive touch
    to carry out a task with great delicacy.
    hacer algo con un toque diminuto

    Related Words

    diminishment
    action of making something smaller in size or amount.
    diminución
    diminutive
    form used to indicate a small size or a lesser version of something.
    diminutivo

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is very small or insignificant.
    That job is a tiny detail compared to the big project.
    Ese trabajo es un detalle diminuto en comparación con el proyecto grande.
    Refers to someone of short stature in an affectionate manner.
    We call him 'diminutive' because he is the smallest in the group.
    Le decimos 'diminuto' porque es el más pequeño del grupo.