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

Part of speech:

Noun

Phonetic transcription:

/χenteˈθiʎa/

Translation options into English:

• "Gentecilla" can be translated into English as "people" or "little people."

Meaning:

"Gentecilla" is a diminutive form of the Spanish word "gente," which means "people." It is often used in a derogatory or offensive way to refer to a group of individuals in a condescending or dismissive manner. The frequency of use of "gentecilla" is relatively low, and it is more commonly found in oral speech than in written contexts.

Examples:

1. ¡Mira la gentecilla que está haciendo tanto ruido!

2. Look at the people who are making so much noise!

3. La gentecilla de la que me hablaste resultó ser muy grosera.

4. The people you told me about turned out to be very rude.

Idiomatic Expressions:

"Gentecilla" is not commonly used in specific idiomatic expressions, but rather as a standalone derogatory term.

Etymology:

The word "gentecilla" is a diminutive form of "gente," which comes from the Latin "gens," meaning "family" or "clan."

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: individuos, personas, gente
• Antonyms: élite, distinguidos, destacados