Noun
/a.ɣwaˈði.ʎo/
"Aguadillo" is used in Andalucian Spanish to refer to a small stream of water or a rivulet. It is a term commonly used in the region to describe a minor watercourse. This word is more commonly used in oral speech rather than in written context.
Spanish: El aguadillo pasaba justo por detrás de la casa. English: The small stream ran just behind the house.
Spanish: En verano, el aguadillo se seca por completo. English: In summer, the rivulet completely dries up.
Aguadillo is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.
The word "aguadillo" is derived from the Spanish word "agua," meaning water, combined with the diminutive suffix "-illo," which indicates something small or of lesser importance.
In summary, "aguadillo" in Andalucian Spanish refers to a small stream of water. It is a term used more in oral speech to describe minor watercourses, with synonyms like "arroyuelo" and "riachuelo." The word is derived from "agua" and the diminutive suffix "-illo."