2007-03-27 18:14:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Yes, a lot of hispanics (mexicans) call our kids papi or mami as they should call us, it's just a nick name out of love, I call my son "apacito" or "apa" which would be papacito or papa, among many other nicknames I have for him.
Not to be confused for when we look at a very cute guy who is a papacito or guys calling a girl a mamacita.
2007-03-27 18:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by Blanca T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hispanic people in my neighborhood (men and women) call me 'mami' all the time and I'm not related to them nor am I anyone's mother. It can mean baby, honey, sweetie, sexy, etc.. It's just a term of endearment or a friendly term for the person they are speaking to.
2007-03-27 18:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not hispanic...and often when my 3 girls were little I would often call them to attention by saying "momma". Mostly because it is a recognized name in the relationship...and often the most commonly used "name" by children. I don't think that this simply a one culture habit. My day always referred to me as sissy...I am not his sister...but my brothers always called me that and I always responded to it. If and when you have children ..you might find a "bullet" name or term of affection for your children. It really is just a family bond thing.
2007-03-27 18:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by yidlmama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Huh? Where you get this information?
My kids are "nenes", my wife is "mami" and I'm "papi".
2007-03-27 18:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Pico. It's sometimes used as an affectionate way to relate with kids, friends and family members.
2007-03-27 18:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Lily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know i think it's an endearing nickname to them but not only Hispanics do it not to my knowledge
2007-03-27 18:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by canielany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz they know that their kids will have kids in about 7 or 8 years.
2014-07-25 21:07:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why do americans call baby other people and not only the very young children. its the same.
2007-03-27 20:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by ganapan7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋