noun
muchacho
moo-CHAH-choh
noun
1
An informal, friendly way to address a young man, similar to "dude" or "pal."
""Relax, muchacho," he said with a grin."
"The old rancher called every young hand on the ranch "muchacho.""
How to Use Muchacho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual Spanish-borrowed word for a young guy, often used affectionately in English.
Common pairings
hey, muchacho
Word Forms
muchachos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish muchacho, meaning "boy" or "young man."