I want to know the meaning of the spanish phrase "tu eres un mangito" 
a slang expression used in Guatemala I am told by someone who lived
there, but they will not reveal what it means!!!  It is driving me
freaking crazy!  the answer to my question would be what does the
phrase mean, in what context would it be generally used and who might
say this phrase and who might they say it to.

Hi srvem7!!


As purkinje said, the correct spelling is "tu eres un manguito", but
the meaning is different.

"Tu eres un" means "you are a".

Mango is a nice fruit, it is delicious and very sweet. Manguito is its
 diminutive. Note that in spanish language diminutives are often used
to remark some properties to show love and/or affection and also
express intimacy and/or familiarity (like dad --> daddy, etc.).

When you say to somebody "you are a manguito", you are saying "you are
nice and sweet (like a mango)" in a sexual sense. This phrase is used
as a flirtatious remark for a man to a woman.
For some people saying "tu eres un manguito" is sassy, but this
depends on the context and the way that it is said.

The formal way to say the same is "tu eres una atractiva y dulce
mujer" ("you are an attractive and sweet woman"). Note that I can
translate the phrase as "you are a tempting and sweet woman (like a
food)", this is something sassy isn't it?

Summing up, this phrase is used as as a flirtatious remark for a man
to a woman. It means "you are an attractive and sweet woman" in a
sexual sense.
Sometimes it is considered a sassy expression, but it is almost
welcome for women in Guatemala.


Search strategy:
I am a native spanish speaker, so I first guess the meaning, but I am
from Argentina and the mango fruit and the expression is not known
here. I went into Guatemalan chats and ask the question. Then I summed
up all the answers received to bring you this answer.


I hope that this helps you. If you need further assistance or need a
clarification, please post a request for an answer clarification
before rate this answer.


Best regards.
livioflores-ga

The correct spelling would be "manguito." This means like a sleeve,
hose, or protective covering, and in some countries is "manguero"
(like in venezuela I know). So I'm guessing that the phrase means,
"You are a condom," or something like that, since the latin people
always seem to be adept at making a nasty reference out of anything.

purkinje-ga, your comment is misleading. Manguito means "little
mango", you are referring to "manga" and "manguera" (Note the O),
totally different from manguito.

And "You are a hose" makes no sense whatsoever in spanish.

I live in Guatemala. The term mango is a term of endearment, and is
basically another way of saying "hunk" or "babe", depending on your
gender. Quite simply, it means that the person that said this to you
found you very attractive. There is no malice whatsoever to the
comment, and it is nothing to do with a hose.

A nice reply:

Tu eres una mamacita (if she is a cute girl / woman) 

or 

Tu eres un papasote (if he is a cute guy).