noun
chica
Chica (noun) means a young Latin-American woman or girl (used especially in Spanish-influenced English). Example: “Hey, chica, are you coming to the party tonight?”
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A young Latin-American woman or girl (used especially in Spanish-influenced English).
""But, I thought you wanted to come with us. There are some hot chicas just waiting for the Black Wolf boys.""
— Magnolia Belle, Black Wolf: Lakota Man (2005)
"Hey, chica, are you coming to the party tonight?"
How to use chica
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, friendly word for "girl" or "young woman," borrowed from Spanish.
When to use it
Casual and affectionate; common in bilingual or Latino communities in the US.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish chica, meaning "girl."
Rhymes for chica
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What does “chica” mean?
The word “chica” means a young Latin-American woman or girl (used especially in Spanish-influenced English). In plain terms, an informal, friendly word for "girl" or "young woman," borrowed from Spanish.
How do you use “chica” in a sentence?
Here is “chica” used in a sentence: “Hey, chica, are you coming to the party tonight?”
What part of speech is “chica”?
“Chica” is a noun.
Where does the word “chica” come from?
The word “chica” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish chica, meaning "girl.".
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