Hilito

Hilito is a Spanish word that translates literally to "little thread" or "thin thread" in English. It can refer to a very fine or delicate thread, or figuratively to a tenuous connection or a fragile link between things. The word carries a connotation of fragility, delicateness, and sometimes, preciousness. It is frequently used in poetic or descriptive contexts to emphasize the smallness or precariousness of something. In some regions and contexts, it may also be used informally to refer to a small stream of liquid or a barely audible sound.