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“flirtation” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eskaɾˈθeo/

Example

Sus escarceos hacia la nueva profesora fueron discretos.

His flirtations toward the new teacher were discreet.

Illustration for escarceo (flirtation)

How to say “flirtation” in Spanish

“Flirtation” in Spanish is escarceo.

Brief, tentative romantic gesture.

Full entry for escarceo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with escarceo

Sus escarceos con el nuevo vecino llamaron la atención.

His flirtations with the new neighbor attracted attention.

Tips for using escarceo

  • This noun sounds slightly literary; in casual conversation coqueteo or ligar are more natural.

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