In some Spanish-speaking cultures, 'mariquita' is a derogatory term for a homosexual man. In other contexts, it can mean a ladybug or someone who is timid or cowardly.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. No seas mariquita y enfrenta tus problemas. 2. Juan es una mariquita. 3. Mira, una mariquita en la hoja.
- English: 1. Don't be a coward and face your problems. 2. Juan is gay. 3. Look, a ladybug on the leaf.