Petit
Example: El gos petit juga al parc amb els nens.
Definition
"Petit" is a Catalan adjective meaning small in size or young in age. It describes something or someone that is little, modest, or not large, often used to refer to children, animals, or objects smaller than usual.
Etymology
The word "petit" comes from the Latin 'petitus,' the past participle of 'petere,' meaning to seek or aim for. Over time, it evolved in Romance languages to mean small or little. Did you know that in French, 'petit' has the same meaning, showing a common linguistic heritage?
Learn to use this word actively
"Petit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
