Joselito (en. Joselito)

/xo.seˈliðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Diminutive of the name José, used especially in family or affectionate contexts.
Joselito was always a very mischievous child.
Joselito siempre fue un niño muy travieso.
Name of a famous Spanish bullfighter.
Joselito was considered one of the greatest matadors of his time.
Joselito fue considerado uno de los más grandes matadores de su época.

Etymology

Derived from the name José with the diminutive suffix -ito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hello, Joselito!
An informal greeting directed at someone named Joselito.
¡Hola, Joselito!
You are a true Joselito.
It refers to someone who is very playful or mischievous.
Eres un verdadero Joselito

Related Words

José
A masculine proper name meaning 'God adds'.
José
Josué
A name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
Josué
Juanito
Diminutive of Juan, also used as an affectionate form.
Juanito

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer endearingly to a child or young person.
Look, that joselito is playing in the square.
Mira, ese joselito está jugando en la plaza.
In some places, it is used ironically to talk about someone naive.
Don't be a joselito, care a little more about your things.
No seas un joselito, preocúpate un poco más por tus cosas.