Tantito means "a little bit" or "just a moment" in Mexican Spanish. "Espérame tantito" means "Wait a sec".
Casual Use it with friends, family and people your age.
How It's Used
Tone & Context
It's "tanto" with a diminutive. Like "ahorita", it makes requests sound softer and friendlier.
"Tantito" doesn't promise an exact time, so a "moment" can stretch.
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FAQ: Tantito
Tantito means "a little bit" or "just a moment" in Mexican Spanish. "Espérame tantito" means "Wait a sec".
"Wait for me a sec".
Yes. The diminutive makes requests sound friendly.