Spanish Word · Beginner
pequeño/a
small
Pronunciation: peh-KEH-nyo/nyah
Meaning
Of a size that is less than normal or usual.
Example
Tengo un perro pequeño en casa.
I have a small dog at home.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice pequeño/a out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Spanish word.