chico
Chico (noun) means (informal) A young Latin-American man or boy. Example: “The chicos were playing soccer in the street.”
How to use chico
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal Spanish-derived word for "boy" or "young man," or the name of a tropical fruit.
Casual and often affectionate, common in bilingual or Latino communities.
Word forms
chicos plural, chicos plural, chicos plural
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The _____ were playing soccer in the street.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish chico ("small; boy"), also used as a diminutive nickname for "Francisco."
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Rhymes for chico
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What does “chico” mean?
The word “chico” means (informal) A young Latin-American man or boy. In plain terms, an informal Spanish-derived word for "boy" or "young man," or the name of a tropical fruit.
How do you use “chico” in a sentence?
Here is “chico” used in a sentence: “The chicos were playing soccer in the street.”
What part of speech is “chico”?
“Chico” is a noun.
Where does the word “chico” come from?
The word “chico” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish chico ("small; boy"), also used as a diminutive nickname for "Francisco.".
Is “chico” a common word?
“Chico” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chico” have?
“Chico” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) A young Latin-American man or boy.
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