chica

See also chico

English

Etymology

Spanish

Noun

chica (plural chicas)

1. (North America, informal) A Latin-American girl; a Latina.
   • 2005, Magnolia Belle, Black Wolf: Lakota Man

     "But, I thought you wanted to come with us. There are some hot chicas just waiting for the Black Wolf boys."

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Spanish

Adjective

chica f (masculine chico, feminine plural chicas, masculine plural chicos)

1. feminine form of chico

Noun

chica f (plural chicas, masculine singular chico, masculine plural chicos)

1. feminine form of chico, girl

Usage notes

The noun chico is like several other Spanish nouns with a human referent. The masculine forms are used when the referent is known to be male, a group of males, a group of mixed or unknown gender, or an individual of unknown or unspecified gender. The feminine forms are used if the referent is known to be female or a group of females.