See also: pequeno

Asturian

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Adjective

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pequeño

  1. neuter of pequeñu

Spanish

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Etymology

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Probably from Vulgar Latin *peccuinnus, from *pittīnus, perhaps from a Celtic or Frankish root (cf. Proto-Celtic *bikkos (small); Old Irish bec, Irish beag, Welsh bach/bychan, Breton bihan). Compare Portuguese pequeno, cf. also French petit.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /peˈkeɲo/ [peˈke.ɲo]
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  • Rhymes: -eɲo
  • Syllabification: pe‧que‧ño

Adjective

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pequeño (feminine pequeña, masculine plural pequeños, feminine plural pequeñas, superlative pequeñísimo)

  1. small; little
    Synonym: chico
    Tengo un gatito pequeñito.I have a small kitten.

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