coquetear conmigo
/koketeaɾ kommiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hit on me" can be translated into Spanish as coquetear conmigo.
The phrase is used to describe showing romantic or sexual interest in someone through flirting.
Which one should you use?
The verb coquetear implies a lighthearted, playful or charming type of flirting. This differs from more aggressive or direct advances.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase alguien me está echando los perros is used to mean "someone is hitting on me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb coquetear is used with the preposition con to indicate the person being flirted with (for example, coquetear con alguien).
How do you pronounce it?
/koketeaɾ kommiɡo/
Did you know?
- The word coquetear is a relative of the English word 'coquet', and both trace their roots back to the French word for 'cockerel' or rooster.
- Depending on the region, using the word coqueto to describe a person can refer to their vanity or love for dressing up rather than their romantic intent.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, coquetear can describe a social game of charm that doesn't necessarily lead to a romantic relationship.
Examples in context
- Siento que el camarero está intentando coquetear conmigoI feel like the waiter is trying to hit on me
- Me doy cuenta de que Juan me está echando los perrosI realize that Juan is hitting on me
- Él está coqueteando conmigo.He is hitting on me.
- Él intentó coquetear conmigo en la fiesta.He tried to hit on me at the party.
- No me gusta que intenten coquetear conmigo.I don't like it when people try to hit on me.
- ¿Crees que él está tratando de coquetear conmigo?Do you think he is trying to hit on me?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about a guy at a bar.
- SofíaSiento que ese chico quiere coquetear conmigo.I feel like that guy wants to hit on me.
- MateoSí, te está mirando mucho.Yes, he is looking at you a lot.
- SofíaNo sé si debo hablarle.I don't know if I should talk to him.
- MateoParece que tiene un interés real.It seems like he has a real interest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, coquetear, CC BY-SA 4.0.
