Caballerito (en. Gentleman)

/ka-βa-ʎe-ˈɾi-to/

Synonyms

Term used in some places to refer to a child who behaves in an exaggeratedly correct manner.

That little gentleman is so formal that he looks like a small adult.

Ese caballerito es tan formal que parece un adulto pequeño.

It is sometimes used ironically to refer to a child who wants to impress.

Look at that little gentleman trying to impress his friends.

Mira a ese caballerito tratando de impresionar a sus amigos.