Spanish Phrases: Common diminutive forms of Spanish adjectives

Diminutive forms of adjectives ending in -ito (feminine -ita) are common in Spanish. The effect is sometimes similar to forming adjectives ending in -y or saying nice and ... in English. Here are some common diminutive forms of Spanish adjectives (some of which are also used as nouns):

calientito, -a	-	nice and warm
clarito, -a	-	nice and clear, clear as crystal
grandecito, -a	-	nice and big
ligerito, -a	-	a bit on the weak side
jovencito, -a	-	little (to mean 'young')
mayorcito, -a	-	not a child, 'a big lad'
nuevecito, -a	-	brand new
pesadito, -a	-	heavy-going
viejito, -a	-	old and doddery, a bit on the doddery side

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