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bizcocho

beez-KOH-chohbisˈkotʃo

nounB2informal
Use 'bizcocho' when referring to someone, typically a young man, who is considered very attractive or 'hot'. It's a more informal and common way to compliment someone's looks.
An attractive, stylish person smiling confidently.

Examples

¡Mira a ese chico! Es un bizcocho.

Look at that guy! He's a hottie.

Hola, bizcocho, ¿cómo estás?

Hey, cutie, how are you?

Gender and People

Even though 'bizcocho' is masculine, it can sometimes be used to refer to women in slang contexts, though 'bizcochito' is a very common variation for both.

Don't use it everywhere

Mistake: “Using this in a job interview.”

Correction: This is very informal. Only use it with friends or in very casual settings.

cosita

ko-SEE-tahkoˈsita

nounA2informal
Use 'cosita' to affectionately refer to someone or something small and endearing, often used for babies, children, or even pets. It emphasizes cuteness and daintiness over pure attractiveness.
A small, fluffy golden puppy with big eyes looking up happily.

Examples

¡Qué cosita más linda es tu bebé!

What a beautiful little thing your baby is!

Hola, cosita, ¿cómo estás?

Hello, sweetheart, how are you?

Bizcocho vs. Cosita

Learners often confuse 'bizcocho' and 'cosita' by using 'cosita' for adult attractiveness. Remember, 'bizcocho' is for someone 'hot', while 'cosita' is for something or someone endearingly small and cute, like a baby or pet.

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