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El muchacho trabaja en la tienda.

El muchacho trabaja en la tienda.
The young man works at the store.
From Lesson 149:Diminutives (-ito / -ita)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about El muchacho trabaja en la tienda.

How would I use a diminutive to talk about a little boy instead of a young man here?
You can change muchacho to muchachito. Adding the -ito suffix changes the meaning from "young man" or "boy" to "little boy," and often adds a tone of affection.
Could I add a diminutive to tienda as well?
Yes! You can say tiendita. While tienda means "store," tiendita usually refers to a small shop, a local neighborhood convenience store, or a little stall.
Why is it en la tienda and not a la tienda for "at the store"?
In English, we often use "at" for locations, but in Spanish, en covers both "in" and "at" when you are physically located somewhere. You only use a (to) when there is active motion toward a place, like walking to the store (voy a la tienda).
What is the difference between muchacho, chico, and niño?
Niño specifically means a child. Both muchacho and chico refer to older kids, teenagers, or young adults. Muchacho is very common in Latin America to mean "young man" or simply "guy."

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