Juanito (en. Juanito)
/xwaˈnito/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Male proper noun, diminutive of Juan.
Juanito is a good childhood friend.
Juanito es un buen amigo de la infancia.
It is often used as an affectionate nickname.
Everyone likes to call Juan, Juanito.
A todos les gusta llamar a Juan como Juanito.
Etymology
Diminutive of Juan, which comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is merciful.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Juanito comes first
Expression to emphasize that Juanito should always be considered before others.
Juanito comes primero
Lucky Juanito
Referring to someone who brings good fortune.
Juanito de la suerte
That's how Juanito is
Expression used to refer to the particular traits of Juanito.
Así es Juanito
Related Words
Juan
Male proper noun from which 'Juanito' derives.
Juan
Juano
Another diminutive of Juan in some regions.
Juano
Juancito
Similar diminutive also used as an affectionate nickname.
Juancito
Slang Meanings
Refers to a mischievous or playful child.
That Juanito is a party animal, always getting into mischief.
Ese Juanito es un juerguista, siempre haciendo travesuras.
Can be used to describe someone who is a bit naive.
Don't be so Juanito; that's not what you should do in this situation.
No seas tan Juanito, eso no es lo que se hace en esta situación.