Rafaelito (en. Rafaelito)
/rafaeˈlito/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Affectionate diminutive of the name Rafael.
When I was little, everyone called me rafaelito.
Cuando era pequeño, todos me llamaban Rafaelito.
It can be used to refer to someone who possesses characteristics or attitudes associated with the name Rafael.
That boy is very creative; he's quite the rafaelito!
Ese chico es muy creativa, ¡es todo un rafaelito!
It can be used as a term of friendship or camaraderie.
I always rely on my rafaelit@s to give me good advice.
Siempre confío en mis rafaelit@s para que me den buenos consejos.
Etymology
It derives from the name Rafael, possibly influenced by affectionate use in Hispanic culture.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Hello, rafaelito!
Affectionate greetings to someone named Rafael.
¡Hola, rafaelito!
He's a true rafaelito.
Refers to someone who acts in a fun or affectionate way.
Es un verdadero rafaelito.
Friend rafaelito.
A friendly way to refer to someone.
Amigo rafaelito.
Related Words
Rafael
Proper name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God has healed'.
Rafael
Rafita
Another diminutive and affectionate form of the name Rafael.
Rafita
Raf
Simple abbreviation of the name Rafael, it can be used informally.
Raf
Slang Meanings
Affectionate term to refer to a close friend named Rafael.
Whenever I'm feeling down, I call my rafaelito to cheer me up.
Siempre que me siente mal, llamo a mi rafaelito para que me anime.
Used to describe someone who is fun and always uplifting others.
That party was a success thanks to the rafaelito of the group.
Esa fiesta fue un éxito gracias a que estaba el rafaelito del grupo.