mami
/ˈmami/
The English slang term "shawty" can be translated into Spanish as mami.
The term is used as a slang way to refer to an attractive young woman. Mamacita is a flirtatious and slang term that can be used informally to refer to an attractive woman, while Nena can be used to address a female friend or acquaintance informally.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmami/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the word mami is used by mothers to address their own daughters as a term of endearment.
- A woman can also be called mami by an older woman in a friendly, maternal way, meaning the term is not exclusively used by men to flirt with women.
- In many Caribbean-speaking regions, a woman might respond to mami with papi as a playful or reciprocal slang term, much like how English speakers use 'baby' and 'babe' interchangeably.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué tal, nena? ¿Vas a venir a la fiesta?What's up, shawty? Are you coming to the party?
- Hola, mamacita, ¿quieres bailar?Hey, shawty, do you want to dance?
- Esa mami es muy guapa.That shawty is very beautiful.
- Mira a esa mami.Look at that shawty.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are at a party.
- Alejandro¡Oye, esa mami de allá es increíble!Hey, that shawty over there is incredible!
- ElenaEs verdad, Alejandro, tiene mucho estilo.It's true, Alejandro, she has a lot of style.
- Alejandro¿Crees que debería ir a hablarle?Do you think I should go talk to her?
- Elena¡Claro, ve por ella!Of course, go get her!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mami, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
