cosita
“cosita” means “little thing” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
little thing
Also: small matter
📝 In Action
Tengo una cosita en el ojo.
A1I have a little thing in my eye.
Es solo una cosita que tengo que terminar antes de irme.
A2It's just a small thing I have to finish before I leave.
cutie
Also: sweetheart
📝 In Action
¡Qué cosita más linda es tu bebé!
A2What a beautiful little thing your baby is!
Hola, cosita, ¿cómo estás?
B1Hello, sweetheart, how are you?
an uneasy feeling
Also: a pang
📝 In Action
Me da cosita dejar al perro solo todo el día.
B1It makes me feel bad/uneasy to leave the dog alone all day.
Vi a un anciano llorando y me dio mucha cosita.
B2I saw an old man crying and it made me feel really sad/uncomfortable.
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Quick Quiz: cosita
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If someone says 'Me da cosita ver esa araña,' how do they feel?
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Comes from the Spanish word 'cosa' (from Latin 'causa', meaning 'cause' or 'matter'), combined with the ending '-ita' which makes words smaller or more affectionate.
First recorded: Standard usage since the evolution of the Spanish diminutive system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'cosito' for a boy?
Yes, 'cosito' exists, but 'cosita' is much more common as a general term of endearment even for boys or masculine objects because 'cosa' is fundamentally a feminine noun.
Is it rude to call someone a 'cosita'?
Not usually! It is typically very affectionate. However, if used with a condescending tone toward an adult, it could sound like you are treating them like a child.