Mujercita (en. Little woman)

mu-xer-ci-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Affectionate term for referring to a young or kind-hearted woman.
That little woman always helps others.
Esa mujercita siempre ayuda a los demás.
It is used to refer to a woman with sweetness or fragility.
Her grandmother was a very beloved little woman in the neighborhood.
Su abuela era una mujercita muy querida en el vecindario.
Expression that denotes tenderness towards a girl or woman.
We are going to give that very special little woman a book.
Vamos a regalarle un libro a esa mujercita tan especial.

Etymology

Diminutive of the term woman, originating from the Latin 'mulier'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

little woman of my dreams
It refers to the ideal or dreamed woman.
mujercita de mis sueños
a little woman in distress
Describes a young woman who needs help.
una mujercita en apuros
brave little woman
It refers to a woman who shows courage in the face of adversity.
mujercita valiente

Related Words

woman
Adult human of the female sex.
mujer
girl
Young person aged between 12 and 18 years.
muchacha
young lady
Formal term for referring to a woman, especially a young one.
damita

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a girlfriend or romantic interest in an affectionate way.
That little woman is stealing hearts.
Esa mujercita está robando corazones.
Sometimes used ironically to refer to a woman who behaves in a childish manner.
She acted like a little woman instead of facing her problems.
Actuó como una mujercita en lugar de enfrentar sus problemas.