Rita (en. Rita)

/ˈrita/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A feminine proper name commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries.

Example Sentence: Rita is a childhood friend.

Rita es una amiga de la infancia.

Definition: As a diminutive of Margarita.

Example Sentence: Rita loves to be called 'Rita'.

A Rita le encanta que le digan 'Rita'.

Definition: A name that can be used to refer to someone affectionately.

Example Sentence: Rita, come here, I need to talk to you.

Rita, ven aquí, necesito hablar contigo.

Etymology/Origin: Rita is a diminutive of Margarita, which comes from the Greek 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl'.

Phrase: Rita from the street

Meaning: Refers to a girl coming from a humble background.

Rita de la calle

Phrase: To give someone a rita

Meaning: To do someone a favor informally.

Echarle un rita

Phrase: To be a rita

Meaning: To be a person who is always willing to help.

Ser un rita

Related Word: Margarita

Description: Feminine name, similar origin and meaning.

Margarita

Related Word: Pearl

Description: A gem that is often associated with the name Rita.

Perla

Slang Meaning: Fun and lively girl.

Example: That party was amazing, it was full of ritas.

Esa fiesta fue increíble, estaba llena de ritas.

Slang Meaning: Person who gets involved in a lot of gossip.

Example: Don't tell her anything, she is a rita who tells everything.

No le cuentes nada, ella es una rita que lo cuenta todo.