Enano (en. Dwarf)

/eˈnano/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A human being of significantly shorter stature than average.

Example Sentence: The dwarf in the play was very charismatic.

El enano en la obra de teatro era muy carismático.

Definition: A fictional character that usually has a short stature, often with magical characteristics.

Example Sentence: Dwarfs are common characters in literary fantasy.

Los enanos son personajes comunes en la fantasía literaria.

Definition: Can refer to certain species of plants or animals that are smaller than their normal counterparts.

Example Sentence: The garden dwarf is a very popular plant among gardeners.

El enano de jardín es una planta muy popular entre los jardineros.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'nanus', meaning 'diminutive'.

Common Phrase: garden gnome

Common Phrase Meaning: A decorative statuette representing a dwarf, commonly used in gardens.

enano de jardín

Common Phrase: third hand dwarf

Common Phrase Meaning: Refers to someone who helps or collaborates in tasks in a small or limited way.

tercera mano enano

Related Word: short

Related Word Description: That has low height.

bajo

Related Word: diminutive

Related Word Description: Extremely small.

diminuto

Related Word: miniature

Related Word Description: Something that is much smaller than the normal size.

miniatura

Related Word: smallness

Related Word Description: Condition of being small or of little importance.

pequeñez

Slang Meaning: It is used to refer to someone who is a bit clumsy or inept.

Slang Example: That dwarf can't even stick his tongue out in the joke.

Ese enano no puede ni sacar la lengua en la broma.

Slang Meaning: In some contexts, it is used affectionately to refer to a small or beloved friend.

Slang Example: Come on, dwarf, come here!

¡Venga, enano, ven aquí!