Children are called little ones.
Small is an adjective that usually refers to something whose dimensions are smaller than other things of the same type . When faced with two entities of the same type, therefore, the smaller one will be the one that is smaller, shorter or reduced .
For example: “Which television do you like best? The big one or the small one?” , “I drove small cars all my life: I don't think I could get used to driving a truck” , “Miguel is a small man, short in stature, who dresses informally and wears glasses” .
The small adjective associated with age
The idea of small can also be applied to age , in this case using the term in its substantive form. The little ones, in this sense, are the children : “A five-year-old little boy surprised the world by performing the National Anthem in front of thousands of spectators,” “I have three little ones: José, Baldomero and Raúl,” “What are you doing in this place, small? Only adults are allowed access.”
The smallest are also the weakest in society and for that reason they have special rights and privileges before Justice. For example, a child cannot go to jail even if he commits a crime; It is clear that in such an extreme situation there are measures for him to receive new training, although these are often the cause of controversy. Furthermore, the world is a constant scene of child abuse, from labor exploitation to the pornography market, which means that children are far from living on a planet that ensures their well-being or even their survival.
Insects are small animals.
The little relevant
It is possible to use the concept symbolically, that is, without relation to the physical nature of things. Something small, in this sense, is what lacks relevance or depth : “I'm not going to get bitter about such a small problem, there are more important things to take care of,” “Please let the boss know that I will be late because “I had a small setback with the car,” “I started doing small tasks in the company and, little by little, the managers gave me more responsibilities.”
Continuing with this interpretation of the term, it is sometimes used to avoid worrying the interlocutor too much regarding the magnitude of a problem or task. When asking for a "small favor" , for example, it refers to the fact that the person who does it will not have to make much effort; Adding the word "small" in this case is a way of "apologizing in advance" for the potential inconvenience that doing that favor may cause to the other person.
Likewise, given that currently most computer programs, operating systems and video games depend on constant updates for their proper functioning and to have new tools and features periodically, it is common for companies to clarify (whenever they can) ) that its latest update is "small", to encourage users to take the trouble to make it; Behind the intention for consumers to update products is not only the desire for them to appreciate the new features, but also to apply certain fixes that help protect their products against piracy.
Other uses of the term small
Other uses of the word can be seen in small household appliances (those devices used in the home such as electric shavers, irons and blenders, since they take up little space) and small gesture (an action that, although apparently of little importance, serves to show respect, affection or consideration, among other important feelings that can generate great changes ).
“Pequeño” , finally, is the title of an album by Spanish singer Enrique Bunbury . Released in 1999 , the album consists of twelve songs that add up to fifty-six minutes of music.