General
acho
What does acho mean?
A casual Puerto Rican filler and attention-grabber, short for 'muchacho'. Also heard as 'chacho'.
"Acho, ¿tú viste lo que pasó?"
Origin
Puerto Rican Spanish; clipped from 'muchacho'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'acho' mean?
It's a Puerto Rican filler and attention-grabber, like 'hey' or 'man', short for 'muchacho'.
Where does 'acho' come from?
It's clipped from 'muchacho' (boy/guy) and used as a quick interjection.
How do you use 'acho'?
Drop it at the start of a sentence to grab attention or add emphasis, e.g. 'acho, ¿viste eso?'.
Is 'acho' the same as 'chacho'?
Yes, they're closely related — both are clipped forms of 'muchacho' used as casual interjections.
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