small-size

[/smɔːl saɪz/]
adjective
de tamanho pequeno
1. Of a dimension, object, or product that is smaller than average or standard
I bought a small-size coffee instead of the large one.
Comprei um café de tamanho pequeno em vez do grande.
2. Designed or manufactured in a reduced or compact form
The small-size version of the appliance is perfect for apartments.
A versão de tamanho pequeno do aparelho é perfeita para apartamentos.
In Brazilian retail and e-commerce, 'small-size' (pequeno tamanho) is commonly used for clothing (P or PP), beverages, and packaged goods. In the USA, this term is particularly prevalent in coffee shops and fast-food chains where portion sizes are standardized. The term reflects consumer culture and product standardization in both countries.
NYC Slang
pint-sized
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compactpetiteminiaturediminutiveundersized
Antonyms / Antônimos
large-sizeoversizedbigextra-largejumbo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequeno tamanho
Most common and neutral term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tamanhinho
Informal diminutive form used colloquially
São Paulo
de tamanho pequeno
Formal business and commercial usage
Portugal
tamanho pequeno
Same meaning, similar usage patterns as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

sizecompactportableminipocket-size

Related Idioms & Phrases

small-size but mighty
come in small-size packages
small-size order
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