-cecillo

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Spanish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Extended form of -ecillo, using the same formative -c- found in -cillo, -cito.

Suffix

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-cecillo m (noun-forming suffix, plural -cecillos)

  1. Alternative form of -ecillo; added to masculine nouns to form diminutives
    pie (foot) + ‎-cecillo → ‎piececillo (little foot)

Usage notes

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  • A rare suffix added to masculine words and names to denote a diminutive form. It occurs especially with words ending in a consonant or a vowel other than -o, and does not delete the final vowel (contrast with -ecillo, which is added in place of a vowel that does get deleted).
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See also

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