smaller

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsmɔːlə/ AmE /ˈsmɑːlər/

adjective en → es

1 SIZE [comparative] A2

smaller than something else; not as big or large

más pequeño, menor

  • be smaller than somebody/something

Collocations smaller in size · smaller in number

  • This room is smaller than the one next door.

    Este cuarto es más pequeño que el de al lado.

2 AMOUNT [noun] B1

a smaller amount or quantity; less of something

menor cantidad, menos

  • a smaller number/amount

Collocations smaller amounts of money · smaller quantities of food

  • We need to use a smaller amount of water.

    Necesitamos usar una menor cantidad de agua.