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El niño tiene un peluchito muy bonito.

El niño tiene un peluchito muy bonito.
The boy has a very pretty little stuffed toy.
From Lesson 188:Diminutives (-ito, -ita)·Spanish (Spain)

Questions & Answers about El niño tiene un peluchito muy bonito.

How is the word peluchito formed from its base word?
It comes from the noun peluche (stuffed toy). To add the diminutive ending, we drop the final vowel e and add the masculine suffix -ito to match the word's gender, making it peluchito.
Is the adjective bonito also using a diminutive ending in this sentence?
No. Even though it ends in -ito, bonito (pretty or nice) is a standard standalone adjective in Spanish, not a diminutive of another word. It just happens to share the exact same ending!
What is the difference between saying un peluchito and un peluche pequeño?
Saying un peluche pequeño strictly describes the physical size of the toy. Using the diminutive peluchito describes it as small but also adds a strong layer of affection and cuteness, which is very common when talking about a child's belongings.
Why didn't we need to change the spelling of the ch in peluche when adding -ito?
The ch sound stays exactly the same before the vowel i. You only need to make spelling changes to keep the original sound for certain other consonants, like when a hard c changes to qu (as in poco becoming poquito).

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