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/pe-TI-so/

A short-statured person. In Argentina 'petiso' is used more naturally than 'bajito' and can be affectionate or just descriptive — not necessarily offensive. The Argentine petiso usually takes it with humor.

Example

"That little guy scores goals from five meters away — he can't reach any higher."

"Don't be a shorty, crouch down for the photo."

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Regional synonyms:

Robar protagonismo, salir siempre en el centro de la foto o atención. El que come cámara no puede estar de perfil.