Marieta (en. Marieta)

/maˈɾjeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A name that can refer to a young woman.
The little marieta in the class is always smiling.
La marieta de la clase siempre está sonriente.
An affectionate or diminutive form to refer to María.
Marieta is very beloved by everyone in her neighborhood.
Marieta es muy querida por todos en su barrio.
Used in colloquial contexts to describe someone who acts lightly.
Don't be so marieta; we need to be more serious in decisions.
No seas tan marieta, hay que ser más serio en las decisiones.

Etymology

From the name Maria, with the diminutive suffix -eta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be like a marieta
To be very cheerful or energetic.
estar como una marieta
don't be a marieta
Don't act unseriously.
no seas marieta
Marieta in sight
Refers to a fun or light situation.
Marieta a la vista

Related Words

maria
Feminine proper name.
maría
mariquita
Diminutive of María or colloquial term for an effeminate person.
mariquita

Slang Meanings

A person who acts frivolously.
He's a marieta; he doesn't take anything seriously.
Es un marieta, no se toma nada en serio.
A young girl with carefree behavior.
That marieta doesn't know what she wants.
Esa marieta no sabe lo que quiere.