noun
muchacho
moo-CHAH-choh
Muchacho (noun) means an informal, friendly way to address a young man, similar to "dude" or "pal.". Example: “Relax, muchacho," he said with a grin.”
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An informal, friendly way to address a young man, similar to "dude" or "pal."
"Hey there, my muchacho. How's it going?"
""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
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Word forms
- Plural
- muchachos
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish muchacho, meaning "boy" or "young man."
Rhymes for muchacho
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What does “muchacho” mean?
The word “muchacho” means an informal, friendly way to address a young man, similar to "dude" or "pal.". In plain terms, a casual Spanish-borrowed word for a young guy, often used affectionately in English.
How do you pronounce “muchacho”?
“Muchacho” is pronounced moo-CHAH-choh (/muˈtʃɑː.tʃoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “muchacho” in a sentence?
Here is “muchacho” used in a sentence: “"Relax, muchacho," he said with a grin.”
What part of speech is “muchacho”?
“Muchacho” is a noun.
Where does the word “muchacho” come from?
The word “muchacho” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish muchacho, meaning "boy" or "young man.".
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