Kilo Lingo

/peˈkeɲo/

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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-

Examples

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She lives in a small but very pretty flat.

, .

When I was little, I came here every day.

detalle .

It is a small detail but it makes a difference.

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The little girl refused to eat her dinner.

conexión .

We have a minor problem with the internet connection.

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