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diminuto

tiny

adjective dee-mee-NOO-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Sizes & Shapes

Origin: Latin 'diminutus' (lessened), past participle of 'diminuere'.

Also means

minuscule

Usage Note

Diminuto is a stronger synonym of pequeño, emphasising extreme smallness — roughly equivalent to English 'tiny' or 'minuscule'. The feminine is diminuta. It is not to be confused with diminutivo, the grammatical term for a word with a diminutive suffix.

Examples

"El apartamento tiene un balcón diminuto."

Natural Translation

The apartment has a tiny balcony.

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