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If you’re a connoisseur of Mexican food, you probably know that a gordita is a delicious fried cornmeal pancake filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables — but did you know that “gordita” is also a term of endearment? It’s Spanish slang for a cute, chubby girl and is used affectionately between loved ones. In this article we will explore what proud means deeper, plus how to use it and what to think if someone calls you “gordita”.
“Gordita” means “small” and “fat” in Spanish and is a term of endearment for a chubby girlfriend or loved one. “Gordita” can occasionally be used as an insult (like “fatso”), but is often meant affectionately (as in “gordita bonita” or “chubby darling”). In many Spanish-speaking cultures, “fat” is not an offensive taboo.
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