What Does "Chiquita" Mean in English?

Quick Answer

chiquita= cutie, honey, little girl

Chiquita can only be said to someone or something female. The masculine version of chiquitais chiquito.

Terms of Endearment

When used as a term of endearment, chiquita can have different meanings depending on the context.

  • If your significant other or someone who's coming on to you calls you chiquita, it can mean baby, cutie, honey, doll, or any other number of pet names.
examples
¿Cómo estás, chiquita? - Bien, amor. ¿Y tú?
How are you, baby? - Good, honey. And you?
  • Chiquita can also be used as a term of endearment in a non-romantic way and can be translated as little one, little girl, little lady, sweetie, honey, etc.
examples
Hola, chiquita. - Hola, papi. ¡Mamá dijo que vamos al parque!
Hey there, little one. - Hi, Daddy. Mommy said we're going to the park!
  • If someone or something is physically small, people may also refer to them as chiquita. It's a common nickname meaning shorty, little girl, little lady, or small fry.
examples
¿Qué pasó, chiquita? ¿Vamos a pasear?
What's up, little girl? Want to go for a walk?

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