Hombrecillo (en. Little man)

/om-bre-ˈsi-yo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

It refers to a short man, often with connotations of tenderness or disdain.

The hombrecillo in the park always has funny stories to tell.

El hombrecillo del parque siempre tiene historias divertidas que contar.

It can be used affectionately to refer to a man who is loving or a spendthrift.

My grandfather was always a very affectionate hombrecillo with his grandchildren.

Mi abuelo siempre fue un hombrecillo muy tierno con sus nietos.

Sometimes it is used to describe a man who has a childish or naive character.

That hombrecillo is easily deceived by scammers.

Ese hombrecillo se deja engañar fácilmente por los estafadores.

Diminutive of 'hombre', with the suffix '-cillo' which denotes small or affectionate.

to hombrecillo

it refers to referencing a man with a small size in a loving way.

a hombrecillo

to be a hombrecillo

it indicates that someone behaves in a childish or endearing manner.

ser un hombrecillo

house hombrecillo

it denotes a man who is the smallest or youngest in the family.

hombrecillo de la casa

man

male human being.

hombre

little man

diminutive of man, referring to a child or young person.

hombrecito

dwarf

person of very short stature or with abnormal growth.

enano

Term used affectionately to describe a short man.

That hombrecillo is always trying to reach things on the shelf.

Ese hombrecillo siempre está tratando de alcanzar las cosas en la estantería.

Humorous reference for a man who shows vulnerability.

Don't worry, he's not a hombrecillo, we can help him.

No te preocupes, no es un hombrecillo, lo podemos ayudar.