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pueblecito

small town

noun pweh-bleh-SEE-toh Rare

Also means

little village

Usage Note

Pueblecito is an affectionate diminutive of pueblo, carrying a sense of charm or intimacy rather than insignificance. It is often used nostalgically when speaking of a childhood home or a quaint rural settlement. The standard diminutive pueblito is also common in Latin America.

Examples

"Vivía en un pueblecito tranquilo."

Natural Translation

She lived in a quiet little town.

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