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    Blanquito (en. Whitey)

    /blanˈkito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that has a white color or is of light skin.
    The blanquito of the house has a white facade.
    El blanquito de la casa tiene una fachada blanca.
    Used in a caring or colloquial context to refer to a person with light skin.
    They always tell me that I am the blanquito of the group.
    Siempre me dicen que soy el blanquito del grupo.

    Etymology

    The term comes from 'blanco', with the diminutive suffix '-ito', which denotes affection or smallness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blanquito de vida
    It refers to a person who lives comfortably and without worries.
    blanquito de vida
    to give a blanquito
    It means to do a favor for someone or to act benevolently.
    darle un blanquito

    Related Words

    blanco
    Pure and bright color that reflects light.
    blanco
    pale
    Having little color, especially in the skin.
    pálido
    whitish
    Resembling or having a white tone.
    blanquecino

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a person from a high or privileged class.
    That blanquito always wears expensive clothes.
    Ese blanquito siempre lleva ropa cara.
    Used to describe someone who acts with airs of superiority.
    He doesn’t behave like a blanquito in front of others.
    No se comporta como un blanquito frente a los demás.