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    Costancita (en. Little cost)

    /kos.tan.'si.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A name used to refer to a person who is constant.
    She is a little constant in her work, she always finishes what she starts.
    Es una costancita en su trabajo, siempre termina lo que comienza.
    A diminutive that implies affection towards someone constant.
    Do you see that little constant? She is always helping others.
    ¿Ves a esa costancita? Siempre está ayudando a los demás.

    Etymology

    The term derives from the Spanish 'constancia' with an affectionate usage that softens the word.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    little golden constant
    A person who is especially valuable for their constancy.
    costancita de oro
    more constant than a clock
    It refers to someone who is very punctual and consistent.
    más costancita que un reloj

    Related Words

    constancy
    The quality of being constant.
    constancia
    constanza
    Refers to the firmness and perseverance of a person.
    costanza

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer affectionately to someone who is always present.
    That little constant never leaves us alone.
    Esa costancita nunca nos deja solos.
    Sometimes it is used ironically to talk about someone who is not constant.
    She didn’t show up today, seems she’s not so constant after all.
    Hoy no llegó, parece que no es tan costancita después de todo.