de rositas

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “of little roses”. Ironic diminutive of rosas (roses), because the roses are beautiful flowers, which are given to lovers and special occasions.

Adverb

de rositas

1. (idiomatic) scot-free

   Synonyms: sin castigo, impune

Derived terms

• irse de rositas

 

See also

• salir airoso

Further reading

• “de rositas”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014