Bonita: Can it mean "sweety"? X_x

Question

K. So sometimes my teacher greets me saying "Hola, bonita". Today, when I went to Moe's, (A mexican grill restaurant), He did the same I believe. In english, of course, you'd hear "sweetie" alot.

For example, "Hey Sweetie, how are you doing today", or "Sweetie, can you pass me the stapler?"

Is that what they mean? In that tone? If not, what phrase relates to it the most in english?

Answer 1

yes it means pretty as in "hey, pretty!"

but it's a similar tone and meaning to saying "hey, sweetie." just a term of affection

Thanks. :D - AllisonMyeisha, Oct 12, 2011

Answer 2

Bonita is more like, pretty, nice, lovely;

Sweety or my sweet is mi vida or, mi cielo.

Thanks :] - AllisonMyeisha, Oct 12, 2011

Answer 3

It means "beautiful."

Cariño = sweetie

Thank you. :D - AllisonMyeisha, Oct 12, 2011