diminutives

[US]/[ˈdɪmɪnɪtɪv(z)]/
[UK]/[ˈdɪmɪnɪtɪv(z)]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A word formed by adding a suffix to another word to express smallness, affection, or familiarity.
n., pl.Words that are diminutives.

Phrases & Collocations

using diminutives

usando diminutivos

love diminutives

amar los diminutivos

diminutives add

los diminutivos añaden

featuring diminutives

presentando diminutivos

diminutives create

los diminutivos crean

avoiding diminutives

evitando los diminutivos

diminutives express

los diminutivos expresan

diminutives often

los diminutivos a menudo

diminutives denote

los diminutivos denotan

diminutives convey

los diminutivos transmiten

Example Sentences

i need a little help with this project.

Necesito un poco de ayuda con este proyecto.

can you pass me a small piece of paper?

¿Puedes pasarme un pequeño pedazo de papel?

he's a tiny bit nervous about the presentation.

Está un poco nervioso por la presentación.

she has a little dog named sparky.

Ella tiene un perrito llamado Sparky.

let's just take a quick look at the results.

Solo echemos un vistazo rápido a los resultados.

i'd like a small coffee, please.

Quisiera un café pequeño, por favor.

it's a little chilly outside today.

Hoy hace un poco de frío afuera.

he's a little taller than his brother.

Es un poco más alto que su hermano.

she wore a pretty little dress to the party.

Ella se puso un vestido bonito a la fiesta.

i have a small favor to ask you.

Tengo un pequeño favor que pedirte.

it was a little difficult to understand.

Fue un poco difícil de entender.

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