This is the 8385th most frequent Spanish word.
pulgarcito
"Pulgarcito" means "Little Thumb" or "Tom Thumb," referring to a tiny or diminutive figure, often from fairy tales.
Used as a proper noun, referring to the fictional character 'Pulgarcito'.
Pulgarcito es un cuento muy popular en la literatura infantil.
Thumbelina is a very popular tale in children's literature.
Used as a noun to describe someone small and playful, metaphorically likening them to the fictional character.
Mi sobrino es muy travieso y pequeño, parece un pulgarcito.
My nephew is very mischievous and small, he seems like a little thumb.
Used as a proper noun in a playful or imaginative context of recreating the story of Pulgarcito.