What does «taita» mean in Spanish?
- Affectionate name by which the child designates his parents or caregiver.
- Name given to people who deserve respect.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Bolivia - Chile - Colombia - Cuba - Dominican Republic - Ecuador - Honduras
Examples of use in Spanish: "taita cura."
- A boastful, bullying, quarrelsome and violent subject.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Uruguay
Examples of use in Spanish: "se hace el taita".
- Man who masters an activity, generally linked to urban folklore.
♦ Used in: Argentina
Examples of use in Spanish: "es el taita del bandoneón".
- Brave, hard-working man.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Man who had the government of the brothel.
- Treatment of respect usually given to elderly blacks.
♦ Used in: Cuba - Dominican Republic - Treatment of respect to the head of household or parent.
♦ Used in: Ecuador - Venezuela - Jayan, giant.
♦ Used in: Colombia - Manager or owner of a brothel.
- (¡Ajó taita!) expr. ajo!