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question about the ending 'cito/cita"

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I tried to look this up but couldn't find it anywhere. What does adding cita o cito do to a noun? Por example - cosacita, chicocito,

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updated Apr 3, 2011
posted by el_jefe

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In México we love the diminutive, and add these bits whenever we can, it is for the most part affectionate.

Amorcito my little loved one

updated Apr 3, 2011
edited by pacofinkler
posted by pacofinkler
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Oops, never mind.

updated Apr 3, 2011
edited by Leatha
posted by Leatha
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cito or cita at the end of a word just signifies that something is little or small... for example "pobrecito" = poor little thing... also these endings can add endearment in certain contexts.... correct me if i am wrong

updated Apr 3, 2011
posted by agmckenz