Chica

usgb/ˈtʃiːkə/
noun

A girl or young woman, often used informally or among friends.

Look, she is a beautiful chica.
Visual representation of "chica" - A girl or young woman, often used informally or among friends.

Often appears as...

  • chica bonita
  • chica guapa

Usage tips

Informal

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Informal Usage

Used casually among friends or peers; not suitable in formal situations like job interviews.

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Hey, chica! Want to grab a coffee?
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Age Specific

Best fits young women, typically teenage to thirties, but not for older women.

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That chica in our class is really smart.
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Gendered Term

Specifically refers to female individuals. The masculine equivalent would be 'chico'.

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My sister is the chica with the red hat.
Visual representation of the word "Chica"

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