carretoncillo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ka.reˈtoɲ.θi.ʎo/

Translation

Little cart

Meaning

"Carretoncillo" is a diminutive of the Spanish word "carretón," which means "cart." It is used to refer to a small or tiny cart. This term is used in general to describe something smaller in size related to a cart. "Carretoncillo" is not a highly common word and is typically used more in oral speech than in written context.

Example Sentences

1. El niño jugaba feliz con su carretoncillo de juguete.

2. The boy happily played with his little toy cart.

3. Compraron verduras en el mercado y las llevaron en un carretoncillo.

4. They bought vegetables at the market and carried them in a small cart.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Carretoncillo" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The word "carretoncillo" is formed by the combination of "carretón" (cart) and the diminutive suffix "-illo" which gives the meaning of "little" or "small."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Carretilla (small cart), carretón (cart), carrito (cart, trolley)
• Antonyms: Carretón (cart), carretilla (small cart)