/peˈkeɲo/
Translation
small, little, young
Word origin
Of uncertain origin, generally traced to an expressive or onomatopoeic Romance root pikk- conveying smallness, also seen in Italian piccolo and French petit.
- Origin
- Vulgar Latin
- Root
- pikk-
Grammar
Examples
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She lives in a small but very pretty flat.
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When I was little, I came here every day.
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It is a small detail but it makes a difference.
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The little girl refused to eat her dinner.
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We have a minor problem with the internet connection.
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