If you want names and references for insults in Spanish related to a short person’s height, here are some of the most common and effective ones. The severity depends on the tone and context, but they are all used to mock or belittle someone’s stature.

Direct Insults to Height

• Enano: The most direct and stinging insult. It means “dwarf” or “midget.” It’s almost never used in a friendly way to describe a person.
• Chaparro: Common in Mexico, this literally means “short.” While it can be used affectionately among friends, it becomes a clear insult when delivered with a hostile or condescending tone.
• Petiso: Primarily used in Argentina, Uruguay, and surrounding regions. It means “shorty” and is a very common way to insult someone for their lack of height.
• Tapón: This word literally means “cork” or “plug.” It’s used to imply that the person is so short they’re like a stopper, and it’s a very dismissive and demeaning reference.

References that Belittle

These insults use analogies to emphasize the person’s smallness in a more creative and cutting way.

• Pitufo: The Spanish word for “Smurf.” It’s a highly infantilizing insult, as it compares the person to a tiny, cartoon character.
• Minion: From the popular animated movies, “Minion” is often used as a modern and very mocking way to refer to a short person.
• Media porción: This literally means “half a portion” or “half-size.” It’s used to imply that the person is incomplete or less than a full person.
• El bajito del grupo: “The short one of the group.” While it seems like a simple description, it’s often used to single someone out and define them by their height in a derisive way.