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Etymology
Pronunciation
tortuguita
little turtle
tortuga
turtle
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-ita
diminutive suffix (feminine)
Tortuguita means little turtle and is formed by combining tortuga0 (turtle0) with the diminutive suffix -ita1 (indicating smallness or endearment1).
noun
  1. little turtle
    A small turtle or tortoise.
    Mi hija quiere una tortuguita como mascota. // My daughter wants a little turtle as a pet.