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What does mamacita esta bien pero mean in English?

"Mamacita esta bien pero" is a Spanish phrase, but it's not a complete sentence on its own.

It can be translated literally as:

* "Mamacita is good but..."

However, the meaning depends heavily on the context and what follows the "pero." It could be used to:

* Express approval but with a slight reservation: "Mamacita is good, but I think this one is even better."

* Express approval but with a warning: "Mamacita is good, but be careful."

* Start a comparison: "Mamacita is good, but have you tried this other one?"

* Start a criticism: "Mamacita is good, but she needs to work on her cooking."

To understand the full meaning, you need to know what comes after the "pero."

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