Definitions

1. noun

A term of affection used to refer to a young girl or woman of mixed indigenous and European ancestry, particularly in Latin America.

“She was called morenita by her abuela, who thought it a term of endearment.”

2. noun

A colloquial or affectionate term for a dark-skinned woman, especially in some Latin American cultures.

“The morenita walked into the room with confidence and a bright smile.”