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"¡Ay, mamacita!" You might hear guys yelling that to women walking by, but is it supposed to be a compliment? It's usually a positive word, but the exact meaning depends on who says it, as well as when and how. Keep reading to find out what this Spanish term means and when it's okay to use it. We'll also share a few alternatives you can use if the apple of your eye isn't sweet on that particular word.
Mamacita Meaning
The word "mamacita" is a Spanish word that literally means "little mother" but people typically use it to mean something more like "hot mama." It's typically used as a term of endearment but because of its sexual overtones is also used to catcall attractive women.
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- Some people consider the word "mamacita" racist because it is closely tied to a stereotype of Latin women as hot-headed and promiscuous. This is primarily an issue when the person using it isn't Latin.[11]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.oed.com/dictionary/mamacita_n?tab=factsheet#12455272
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/06/06/319672327/dont-call-me-mamacita-i-am-not-your-mommy
- ↑ https://intapi.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/topling-2022-0012
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/spanish-english/amor
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/spanish-english/bebe?q=beb%C3%A9
- ↑ https://intapi.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/topling-2022-0012
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/spanish-english/carino?q=cari%C3%B1o
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/spanish-english/corazon
- ↑ https://mydailyspanish.com/spanish-terms-of-endearment/