What is mamasita? This colloquial and slang word is very common and often used in Spanish-speaking countries. The literal translation is "mommy," "mommy." The origin of the word is very simple: it is formed from the noun mama (mother) and the diminutive suffix cita (-ochka, -la).
Diminutive word formation
Such word formation in linguistics is called diminutive.
Diminutiveness is a special linguistic meaning associated primarily with an indication of a decrease in the size of an object, and, as a rule, expressed morphologically, i.e. by adding a specific affix to a noun base. Diminutives are extremely important for expressing expression and emotions, because an affectionate or disdainful attitude to the referent determines the system of values proposed by the interlocutor, which you can not agree with.
Examples of using.
I really miss you, mommy (mamasita).
Long time no see, mummy (mamasita).
However, as in any living language, the word acquired other semantic nuances and meanings. What is mamasita in various situations and use cases?
It can be used as a caress term for a little girl.
It is also used to describe a beautiful girl or woman, such as a hot mom.
What does the word mamacita mean in Central America and Mexico?
It can be used as a synonym for the word Señorita (senorita) - an appeal to a young woman, a girl. But it can also, depending on the context, mean "sexy, attractive girl" or "hot thing", that is, have a semantic load with sexual overtones. Sometimes, especially in Mexico, this word is inextricably linked with the perception of a woman as an object of sexual desire.
A man calls a woman mamasita, because he really wants to make her the mother of his children. Therefore, the word can be used as a substitute for the expression "pregnant woman".
Because of these connotations, you need to carefully monitor the use of the word mamasita in colloquial speech. At a minimum, you will simply be ignored, but at the maximum you can get an unpleasant answer.
In the United States, Mississippi Senator Chris McDaniel was harshly criticized for using the word "mamasita" on a radio show.
But still the word is widely used. And, for example, many famous Hispanic and English-speaking singers used the word "mamasita" in their songs.
Julio Iglesias has in his repertoire a song called Mamacita, Farrell Williams in 2005 released the single Mamacita.