coquetear
to flirt
Pronunciation
/koketeˈaɾ/
Cultural Note
Coquetear is the universal Spanish word for flirting, understood across all Spanish-speaking countries. It comes from the French 'coqueter.' While 'ligar' is preferred in Spain for a more casual pickup context, 'coquetear' implies a lighter, more playful kind of flirting.
📝 Example Sentences
Le gusta coquetear con todo el mundo.
She likes to flirt with everyone.
Estaban coqueteando toda la noche.
They were flirting all night long.
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