Miguelín (en. Sweet pastries)

/miɡeˈlin/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A proper noun used in an affectionate or colloquial way.
I have always called my friend Miguel miguelín.
Siempre le he llamado miguelín a mi amigo Miguel.
Used in some regions as a humorous or affectionate nickname.
In the group, everyone calls him miguelín because he is the youngest.
En el grupo, todos le dicen miguelín porque es el más pequeño.

Etymology

It derives from the name Miguel with a diminutive suffix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a miguelín
To be a loving and kind person.
ser un miguelín
where is the miguelín?
A question about someone who is missed or who is not present.
donde está el miguelín?

Related Words

Miguel
A masculine proper name of Hebrew origin.
Miguel
Miguelito
A diminutive of Miguel, similar to miguelín.
Miguelito

Slang Meanings

An affectionate nickname in a circle of friends.
In my group, everyone has nicknames, and I am the miguelín.
En mi grupo todos tienen apodos, y yo soy el miguelín.
A reference to a person who is loved or cherished.
You are the miguelín of the group, everyone loves you a lot.
Eres el miguelín del grupo, todos te quieren mucho.