manguito

Manguito is a Spanish-language term with multiple meanings that vary by region. The most common use is as a diminutive form of mango, referring to a small or young mango fruit, or to a portion of mango flesh eaten as a snack. In everyday Caribbean and Latin American speech, manguito may describe a bite-sized piece of mango or a mango prepared for immediate consumption, without implying a specific cultivar.

In other contexts, manguito can appear as a proper noun, including as a geographic place name in some Spanish-speaking countries. It may also arise as a surname or nickname, depending on local custom. Because the term is regional and informal, its precise sense should be inferred from accompanying language or documentation.

Etymology: manguito derives from mango with the diminutive suffix -ito, a common pattern in Spanish to indicate smallness or endearment.