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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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."

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for muchacho

macho nacho gazpacho

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Frequently asked questions

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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