Mocosa (en. Snotty)
/moˈkosa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A girl who suffers from a cold or has a runny nose.
The little girl didn't stop blowing her nose throughout the entire class.
La mocosa no dejó de sonarse la nariz durante toda la clase.
Colloquial term to refer to a small girl.
That little girl is always playing in the park.
Esa mocosa siempre está jugando en el parque.
Etymology
Derived from 'moco', referring to nasal mucus.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be stuffy-nosed
To have a runny nose.
estar mocoso
the class crybaby
The child who always stands out for being the smallest.
mocoso de la clase
Related Words
mucus
Viscous substance produced in the nasal mucosa.
moco
mucosity
Condition of being full of mucus.
mucosidad
Slang Meanings
A colloquial and affectionate way of referring to a small girl.
What an adorable little girl!
¡Qué mocosa tan adorable!
It can refer to someone who complains a lot or is a crybaby.
Stop being a crybaby and face the challenge.
Deja de ser una mocosa y afronta el desafío.