Learn Spanish (Latin America): Este caramelito es muy suavecito.

When a word ends in an -e, like suave, Spanish usually adds -cito instead of just -ito. This makes it easier and more natural to pronounce. Other examples are cafecito (from café) and madrecita (from madre).

Does adding -ito to the adjective suave change its meaning?

Not drastically, but it adds a layer of emotion or emphasis. While caramelito refers to a physically smaller candy, making an adjective like suave (soft) into suavecito makes it sound nice and soft, or extra pleasant. It adds a warm, affectionate tone to the description.

Why do we use es instead of está here? Isn't being soft a physical state?

We use es (from the verb ser) because being soft is a basic, defining characteristic of this specific candy. It is a soft candy by design, not a hard candy. We use está (from estar) for temporary states or changes, but es for what something fundamentally is.

Does caramelo specifically mean caramel-flavored?