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small child

[/smɔːl tʃaɪld/]
nounpl: small children
criança pequena
1. A young human who is small in size, typically in early childhood (ages 1-5 years)
The small child held her mother's hand while crossing the street.
A criança pequena segurava a mão de sua mãe ao atravessar a rua.
2. A child of very young age or diminutive stature
A small child cannot reach the top shelf.
Uma criança pequena não consegue alcançar a prateleira superior.
Synonyms
little childyoung childtoddlerinfanttottyke
Antonyms
large childtall childadultteenager

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criança pequena
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
criança pequenina
Diminutive form often used colloquially
São Paulo
criança pequena
Standard usage, sometimes 'menininha' for girls
Portugal
criança pequena
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

small child, big appetite
treat someone like a small child (condescendingly)
small child in a candy store (wonder and excitement)
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