The word "small" in Spanish is most commonly translated as "pequeño" for masculine nouns and "pequeña" for feminine nouns. It is used to describe something that is little in size. Another informal term used is "chiquito" or "chiquita." Here are key points:
- "pequeño" / "pequeña" (adjective for size, e.g., "casa pequeña" means "small house")
- "chiquito" / "chiquita" (colloquial for small)
- "poco" means "small" when referring to quantity or amount, not size
- "talla chica" is used for "small" in clothing size context
Examples:
- A small house: "una casa pequeña"
- A small quantity: "una cantidad pequeña" or "poca cantidad"
- Small shoes: "zapatos pequeños" or "zapatos chiquitos"
- Do you have this shirt in small? "¿Tienes esta camisa en talla chica?"
