Coquetear (en. Flirt)

/ko.ke'teaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To do or say things to attract someone's attention, especially in a romantic context.

She started flirting with him at the party.

Ella comenzó a coquetear con él en la fiesta.

To show interest in a fun or suggestive way.

Don't stop flirting with your friends, that's part of the fun.

No dejes de coquetear con tus amigos, eso es parte de la diversión.

To toy with another person's feelings without serious intent.

He was just flirting; he wasn't looking for a relationship.

Él solo estaba coqueteando, no estaba buscando una relación.

From the French 'coquet', which means playful or flirtatious.

flirting with someone

Trying to attract someone romantically.

coquetear con alguien

flirting from a distance

Showing romantic interest without physical approach.

coquetear a distancia

flirting online

Interacting playfully through digital means.

coquetear en línea

flirtatious

A person who flirts; usually refers to a woman.

coqueta

flirting

Action or effect of flirting.

coqueteo

flirt

Said of a person who flirts or has a seductive attitude.

coqueto

To throw the bait

Juan always throws the bait when he sees girls at the bar.

Juan siempre echa el anzuelo cuando ve a chicas en el bar.

To mess with the cat

That guy only messes with the cat with his jokes.

Ese chico no hace más que mear al gato con sus bromas.

To play at seduction

At the meeting, everyone was playing at seduction; it was fun.

En la reunión, todos jugaban a la seducción, era divertido.