Spanish diminutives and augmentatives practice quiz
Please keep in mind that:
-the diminutive form is generally used to indicate someone or something small or beloved
-the augmentative form is generally used to refer to someone or something large or give it a bad name
Exitazo (éxito: success)
indicates a great success
indicates a failure
Librote (libro: book)
indicates a big book
indicates a beloved book
Abogaducho (abogado: lawyer)
indicates an incompetent lawyer
indicates a skillful lawyer
The question "¿Puedo tomar un vasito de agua?" (May I have a glass of water?)
expresses a polite request
expresses an impolite request
Playita (playa: beach)
indicates a small and beloved beach
indicates a dump beach
Chiquita (chica: girl)
indicates a little girl
indicates a fat girl
Hombrón (hombre: man)
indicates a big/large man
indicates a short and thin man
Cabezudo (cabeza: head)
indicates a big head
indicates a small head
Amiguete (amigo: friend)
indicates a buddy
indicates an inept friend
Besazo (beso: kiss)
indicates a big kiss
indicates a small kiss
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