Is it a compliment or an insult to be called a "Coqueta"?

Question

Someone called me a "Coqueta" at the Mexican restaurant where I work. Is this positive or negative?

Also, I am a married woman, so is "coqueta" similar to trampy or slutty in that context? - bhedgecorth, Feb 22, 2010

Answer 1

It depends on the way they said it, my boyfriend says ( hes latino) that it means that youre a " flirt" ....

Well, it was said to me by a very old spaish man - the husband of the owner of the restaurant. He's always calling me "bonita" so I guess I'll take "coqueta" as a compliment, although I don't flirt with him (ew!). - bhedgecorth, Feb 22, 2010

By him calling you "bonita" means pretty - coqueta personally I would take it as a compliment. - Lupita7132, Feb 22, 2010

Answer 2

Here´s our dictionary´s definition of the word.

Coqueta

jajaja...rest assured that he was not calling you a "dressing table"....at least it says "flirt" at the bottom which is how I would interpret it - alba3, Feb 22, 2010

Answer 3

It can also be an accusation. For example, if it's a jealous boyfriend. Yes, it does mean "flirt

Answer 4

maybe he meant that you have a very ´neat´ personal appearance, that you are attractive and take care of everything you think it´s attractive .