Lolita (en. Lolita)

/loˈlita/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A girl or young woman with seductive or appealing characteristics.
She is a true lolita, always dressed charmingly.
Ella es una verdadera lolita, siempre vestida de manera encantadora.
A term that can have literary connotations, as in Nabokov's novel.
Nabokov's work 'Lolita' has generated much controversy.
La obra 'Lolita' de Nabokov ha generado mucha controversia.
It can refer to a fashion style inspired by childhood, known as 'lolita fashion'.
At the festival, many girls wore lolita fashion items.
En el festival, muchas chicas llevaban prendas de fashion lolita.

Etymology

The term 'lolita' derives from the novel 'Lolita' (1955) by Vladimir Nabokov, where it is used to describe a girl with striking appeal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Lolita fashion
A fashion style inspired by Victorian and Rococo aesthetics, popular among young people.
Lolita fashion
Lolita culture
A movement that promotes the clothing and lifestyle of lolita fashion.
Cultura Lolita

Related Words

nene
A term of endearment used to refer to a child or young person.
nene
pequeña
A term used to refer to a young girl.
pequeña

Slang Meanings

It refers to a young woman who is attractive and innocent.
That girl is a lolita; she seems so sweet and charming.
Esa chica es una lolita; parece tan dulce y encantadora.
In some contexts, it can have connotations of seduction and appeal.
She dresses like a lolita, attracting everyone's gaze.
Se viste como una lolita, atrayendo la mirada de todos.