No. 10,154 in Spanish
chiquillo
"Chiquillo" means "little boy" or "kid" in English.
In a sentence
El chiquillo juega con su pelota en el parque.
The little boy plays with his ball in the park.
Here, 'chiquillo' is used as an affectionate term to describe a young boy, emphasizing his childhood innocence.
Cuando era chiquillo, solía visitar a mis abuelos los domingos.
When I was a little boy, I used to visit my grandparents on Sundays.
In this sentence, 'chiquillo' refers to the speaker themselves at a young age, reminiscing about their childhood.
No seas chiquillo, comportarte de forma adulta en esta situación.
Don't be childish; behave like an adult in this situation.
Here, 'chiquillo' is used metaphorically to suggest immaturity or childish behavior in someone's current actions.
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