What does "hombrecillo" mean in English?

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Spanish

hombrecillo

English

little man

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Alternative translations of "hombrecillo"

small man
tiny man
dwarf
gnome

Examples of how to use "hombrecillo" in Spanish

Spanish
Un hombrecillo menudo abrió la puerta.
English
A tiny little man opened the door.
Spanish
Vi un hombrecillo en el jardín
English
I saw a tiny little man in the garden.
Spanish
El hombrecillo llevaba un sombrero rojo
English
The tiny little man was wearing a red hat.
Spanish
¿Conoces al hombrecillo del cuento?
English
Do you know the little man from the story?
Spanish
La hombrecilla ayudó a la niña
English
The little woman helped the girl.

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Un hombrecillo menudo abrió la puerta.

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