WDFE's definitions

Despacito

Spanish, diminutive form (ending "-ito") of "despacio" = slowly/quietly/softly. The diminutive form "despacito" is used in order to sound friendly.

1) Vamos a caminar despacito para que usted* no se canse.

*polite form

We're going to walk slowly so you don't get tired.

2) Habla más despacito por favor.

Speak more quietly, please.

3) Toca despacito la cabeza del bebé, ten cuidado.

Touch the baby's head softly, be careful.

by WDFE September 26, 2017

Mariquita

1) Spanish, means "ladybug"/"marybeetle" (female, diminutive). Reference to Virgin Mary (María).

2) Spanish, Offensive word for "homosexual man".

1) "¡Mira, una mariquita!" = "Look, a ladybug!"

2) Don't use it.

by WDFE June 7, 2016