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    Pillete (en. Little rascal)

    /piˈʎete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A child or young person who is mischievous or cunning.
    The rascal sneaked into the store without the owner noticing.
    El pillete se coló en la tienda sin que el dueño se diera cuenta.
    A person who is not serious and tends to play pranks.
    That boy is a little rascal, he is always joking around.
    Ese chico es un pillete, siempre está haciendo bromas.
    A child who behaves in a clever or sly way to get their way.
    With his smile, the rascal managed to fool everyone.
    Con su sonrisa, el pillete logró engañar a todos.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'pillete', diminutive of 'pila', related to the idea of mischief and cunning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a little rascal
    to be a mischievous or cunning child.
    ser un pillete
    to be in trouble
    to be in trouble, like a rascal who is caught.
    estar en la picota
    neighborhood rascal
    a young person who acts with cunning in an urban environment.
    pillete de barrio

    Related Words

    cunning
    A person who acts with cunning and deceit.
    pícaro
    mischievous
    A child who is restless and plays pranks.
    travieso
    brazen
    A person who acts shamelessly.
    descarado

    Slang Meanings

    A mischievous boy who is always in trouble.
    That rascal is never calm in class.
    Ese pillete nunca está tranquilo en clase.
    A clever young person who finds ways to get what they want.
    Don't be fooled by his innocent face, he's a rascal.
    No te dejes engañar por su cara de niño, es un pillete.