What is the Spanish word for "small"?

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

English

small

Spanish

pequeña

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Alternative translations of "small"

pequeño
chico
menor
reducido

Examples of how to use "small" in Spanish

English
Even a small rock can make ripples.
Spanish
Incluso una piedra pequeña puede provocar ondas.
English
The small dog followed me home.
Spanish
El perrito pequeño me siguió a casa.
English
She lives in a small apartment.
Spanish
Ella vive en un apartamento pequeño.
English
Please cut the cake into small pieces.
Spanish
Por favor, corta el pastel en trozos pequeños.
English
This shirt is too small for me.
Spanish
Esta camisa me queda demasiado pequeña.

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