san Miguelito

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From san Miguel (“saint Michael”) +‎ -ito.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌsam miɡeˈlito/ [ˌsãm mi.ɣ̞eˈli.t̪o]
  • Syllabification: san Mi‧gue‧li‧to

Proper noun

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san Miguelito m

  1. (colloquial) diminutive of san Miguel; a term of endearment for the archangel Michael

Noun

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san Miguelito m (plural san Miguelitos)

  1. (colloquial, usually in the plural, Mexico) a person devoted archangel Michael, especially one who makes pilgrimage in his honor
    Synonym: san Migueles
  2. (colloquial, usually in the plural, Mexico) a ritual dancer or member of procession donning the archangel Michael's traditional Roman military attire
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