Spanish word

bebita

Pronunciation

IPA/beˈβita/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbaby

Example

¡Ven aquí, bebita!

Come here, baby!

Illustration for bebita (baby)

More examples

Siempre la llamo bebita en público.

I always call her my baby in public.

Core concept

Affectionate 'little baby' nickname used for a loved one.

Common phrases

  • mi bebita

    my baby

  • bebita hermosa

    beautiful baby

Similar words

amor: Intimate endearment used between lovers or spouses to call each other 'love'.
cariño: Gentle endearment conveying fondness and warmth toward a close companion.
bebé: Playful endearment meaning 'baby', used sweetly toward a partner or close friend.
tesoro: Cherishing endearment likening someone to a treasure, expressing deep value.

Definition in Spanish

Apelativo cariñoso derivado de 'bebé' que expresa ternura e intimidad entre personas cercanas.

Word origin

Formed by adding the Spanish diminutive -ita to bebé, which softens the word and turns it into a term of endearment for someone close.

Usage tips

  • Common between romantic partners and close family but can feel inappropriate with strangers or colleagues, and it may mark the addressee as feminine.

Other meanings

  • infantnoun

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