Spanish · Adjectives
Pequeño
Small / Little
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of a size that is less than normal.
Example
Tengo un apartamento pequeño.
I have a small apartment.
Etymology
'Pequeño' derives from the Latin 'pessimus', which relates to smallness or inadequacy. It has undergone phonetic evolution, becoming a term of endearment in some contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pequeño' is used in both spoken and written forms, in contexts ranging from formal descriptions to everyday conversation. It is understood in almost all Spanish-speaking regions.