Rita (en. Rita)

/ˈrita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A feminine name that can be a diminutive of Margarita or other similar words.

Rita went to the party with her friends.

Rita fue a la fiesta con sus amigos.

It can also refer to a person with a strong or determined character.

I have always admired Rita for her determination.

Siempre he admirado a Rita por su determinación.

Rita is a diminutive of Margarita, which comes from the Greek 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl'.

Rita the Singer

Expression that refers to a woman who sings flamenco.

Rita la Cantaora

There's no Rita that counts

Phrase that means there are no excuses or justifications.

No hay Rita que valga

Margarita

A name that is derived from Rita.

Margarita

Pearl

Meaning associated with the name due to its etymology.

Perla

In some contexts, Rita can refer to an attractive woman or one who has the ability to attract others.

That girl is a real Rita, everyone follows her.

Esa chica es una verdadera Rita, todos la siguen.

This name is colloquially used to refer to a lively party or celebration.

We're going to have a Rita this weekend.

Vamos a tener una Rita este fin de semana.