🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

kleiner Junge

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈklaɪ̯nɐ ˈjʊŋə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Chiquillo/tʃiˈkiʎo/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der kleine Junge spielt im Park."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A young boy or child, often used affectionately.

    "The chiquillo played happily in the park."
  2. 2

    A term of endearment for a young male.

    "She called her little brother 'chiquillo' as she hugged him."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'chiquillo' originates from the Spanish word 'chico', which means 'small' or 'boy'. It has evolved in usage to refer affectionately to a young boy or child, reflecting cultural nuances in familial and social contexts.

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