No. 10,155 in Spanish
chiquita
"Chiquita" means "little girl" or "tiny" (feminine form).
In a sentence
La niña chiquita juega en el parque.
The little girl plays in the park.
Here, 'chiquita' describes a young, small girl, showing affection or endearment.
Esa mochila es chiquita pero muy útil.
That backpack is small but very useful.
In this context, 'chiquita' takes its literal meaning, to refer to the small size of the backpack.
¡Qué chiquita está la casa de muñecas!
How tiny the dollhouse is!
The term 'chiquita' is used here to express the small size of the dollhouse, highlighting its diminutive nature.
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