Pequeñuelo (en. Little one)

/pekɛˈnwe.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A small one or little one.
The little one was playing in the park.
El pequeñuelo jugaba en el parque.
Affection for children or small things.
She loves her little one with all her heart.
Adora a su pequeñuelo con todo su corazón.
A term of endearment for referring to a child.
Look how cute your little one is.
Mira qué lindo es tu pequeñuelo.

Etymology

Derives from 'pequeño' with the diminutive suffix '-uelo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mischievous little one
A very playful and active child.
pequeñuelo travieso
to make a little one
To have a son or daughter.
hacer un pequeñuelo
with a heart of a little one
To be innocent and pure of heart.
con un corazón de pequeñuelo

Related Words

small
What is small in size or of young age.
pequeño
little one
A very small or delicate child.
chiquitín
infant
A child of short age.
infante

Slang Meanings

A term of endearment used to refer to a child in informal situations.
Look how the little one runs on the beach.
Mira cómo corre el pequeñuelo por la playa.
Sometimes used ironically to refer to someone who is short in stature.
Come here, little one! Don't wander off.
¡Ven aquí, pequeñuelo! No te alejes.