What is the Spanish word for "diminutive"?

Learn how to say "diminutive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

diminutive

Spanish

diminutivo

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Examples of how to use "diminutive" in Spanish

English
A diminutive figure stood in the doorway.
Spanish
Una figura diminuta se encontraba en la puerta.
English
She wore a diminutive hat to the party.
Spanish
Ella llevaba un sombrero diminuto a la fiesta.
English
The puppy was diminutive but very playful.
Spanish
El cachorro era diminuto pero muy juguetón.
English
He used a diminutive word for his sister.
Spanish
Él usó una palabra diminuta para su hermana.
English
A diminutive building stood at the street corner.
Spanish
Un edificio diminuto se encontraba en la esquina de la calle.

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