Pequeña (en. Small)

/pe.keˈɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

It refers to something smaller than normal size.

She has a small house.

Ella tiene una casa pequeña.

It can refer to a person of short stature.

Although it is small, it is very strong.

Aunque es pequeña, es muy fuerte.

Indicates a lesser character or importance.

It's just a small problem.

Solo es un problema pequeño.

From Latin 'pā̆cūnus', diminutive of 'pā̆cus' which means small.

cowardly like a small dog

It refers to someone who is very fearful.

cobarde como un perro pequeño

small size

Indicates that something is of reduced dimensions.

tamaño pequeño

sleep like a small child

To sleep very well, without worries.

dormir como un niño pequeño

smallness

Quality of being small.

pequeñez

small

Adjective that describes something of lesser size.

pequeño

tiny

Affectionate diminutive of small.

pequeñita

Refers to a young or inexperienced person in a context.

That girl is small at work, but she has a lot of talent.

Esa chica es pequeña en el trabajo, pero tiene mucho talento.

Used in some countries to refer to a small drink.

I will order a small beer.

Voy a pedir una pequeña de cerveza.