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Mini‑quiz: diminutivos con mascotas (perrito, gatito, momentito)

Artículo corto: diminutivos para sonar cercano y amable al hablar de mascotas.
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perritogatitomomentitopoquito a poco
Para sonar cariñoso, ¿qué dices de un perro pequeño?
Para sonar cariñoso, ¿qué dices de un perro pequeño?
In Spain it’s very common to use affectionate diminutives with pets: perrito, perrete, minino.
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Think of a form with -ito/-ita: it makes the word sound more affectionate.
In Spain it’s very common to use affectionate diminutives with pets: perrito, perrete, minino.
In Spanish, the suffix -ito/-ita often adds a tender, affectionate tone. “Perrito” sounds friendlier than just “perro”.
Look for the form that shows tenderness: like “kitty” rather than just “cat”.
In everyday conversations in Spain, talking about pets with diminutives (perritos, gatitos) sounds warm and familiar.
“Gatito” is the diminutive form of “gato”. Here it highlights affection toward the pet.
The diminutive softens the request and makes it more polite.
“Momentito” is like saying “just a little moment”; it sounds more polite and softer than “momento”. It’s very common in customer service.
This is a set expression meaning “bit by bit, gradually” that uses a diminutive form.
“Poquito a poco” means “little by little”. The double diminutive (“poquito”) reinforces the idea of doing something gradually.
Choose the option with -ito for a friendly tone.
“Perrito” adds an affectionate, tender nuance. “Perrote”, on the contrary, is an augmentative and suggests something big or different in tone.
Look for the pair where both parts use diminutive endings.
Here you’re asked specifically for diminutive forms in both parts: “poquito a poco” and “perrito”.

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