ricura
/rikuɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cutie pie" translates to Spanish as ricura.
The word ricura is used as a noun to refer to a person who is cute.
Meaning: cute person (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/rikuɾa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling a person rico or rica can imply they are physically attractive or 'hot' rather than just 'cute'.
- The word ricura is built from the adjective rico, which usually means 'rich' when talking about money or 'tasty' when talking about food.
- The word ricura is frequently used by parents and grandparents when speaking to babies, often accompanied by a pinching gesture on the cheek.
Examples in context
- Ese bebé es una auténtica ricura.That baby is a total cutie pie.
- Tu sobrina es una ricura.Your niece is a cutie pie.
- ¡Qué ricura de gatito!What a cutie pie of a kitten!
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are looking at a photo of a puppy.
- Alejandro¡Mira qué ricura de cachorro!Look what a cutie pie of a puppy!
- LucíaSí, es una verdadera ricura.Yes, he is a real cutie pie.
- AlejandroLucía, deberíamos tener uno.Lucía, we should have one.
- LucíaNo estamos listos para un cachorro.We are not ready for a puppy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ricura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
