Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
mañanita
Pronunciation
IPA/maɲaˈnita/
Meaning
- feminine nounearly morning
Example
Por la mañanita me gusta tomar café.
In the early morning I like to drink coffee.
More examples
En la mañanita salgo a caminar antes de que amanezca.
In the early morning I go out for a walk before dawn.
Core concept
Dawn's gentle moment.
Common phrases
salir por la mañanita
go out in the early morning
hacer ejercicio en la mañanita
exercise in the early morning
Similar words
mañana: Ordinary morning period extending from the early hours up until noon.
amanecer: The moment of dawn when the sky brightens and the sun comes into view.
Definition in Spanish
Forma diminutiva de 'mañana' que denota las primeras horas del día con tono tierno o coloquial.
Word origin
The Spanish mañanita combines mañana with the diminutive suffix -ita, and since mañana traces to Latin mane 'morning', the form names the early hours with a tender, diminutive tone.
Usage tips
- Appears frequently in songs (for example the Mexican song 'Las Mañanitas') and in family or friendly talk, so expect it in lyrics and informal greetings rather than in formal prose.