Can the word "pepito" be used in Spanish as a term of endearment?
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Can the word "pepito" be used in Spanish as a term of endearment?
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updated Aug 18, 2011
posted by hcaruso
Read carefully - this discussion included both pepito and papito. :) - pesta, Aug 18, 2011
Welcome to the forum! - pesta, Aug 18, 2011
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"Pepito" is a boy's name. Do you mean "papito"? That could be a term of endearment.
updated Aug 18, 2011
edited by SonrisaDelSol
posted by SonrisaDelSol
Thanks! What does "papito" mean? - hcaruso, Aug 18, 2011
Diminuative/endearment of Papá - pesta, Aug 18, 2011
Yes, exactly, pesta. "Little daddy" - interpret that in anyway you want! - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 18, 2011
Thank you both! - hcaruso, Aug 18, 2011
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Pepito means "little Pepe" Would be used for a Child or for someone who you are affectionate with, a b/f, sibling, close friend
updated Aug 18, 2011
posted by toothpastechica
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"Pepito" is a boy's name.
This is true, but it comes from "Pepe." When wanting to be cute with someone's name in Spanish certain names can add "ito" to them to make them silly. Pepe becomes Pepito, Pedro becomes Pedrito, etc.
Similar to in English. Sam becomes "Sammy," "Haste" becomes "Hasty" or "hasters." etc.
updated Aug 18, 2011
edited by Fredbong
posted by Fredbong
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I agree with Fredbong and sonrisa, sounds like they are on the right track.
updated Aug 18, 2011
posted by arlea13
