An affectionate slang term for a close friend or buddy
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Panita means buddy and is just pana0 (close friend0) with the affectionate1 suffix -ita1 tacked on.
panita
buddy, pal, homie
An affectionate slang term for a close friend.
Ella es mi panita desde la escuelaShe's been my buddy since school
Es panita del que vendeShe's buddies with the one who sells (she's tight with the dealer)