Chacha (en. Maid)

/ˈtʃatʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A domestic worker responsible for household tasks.
The chacha arrived early to clean the house.
La chacha llegó temprano para limpiar la casa.
In some contexts, it is used derogatorily to refer to a woman in general.
Don't treat her like a chacha; she has rights.
No la trates como una chacha, tiene derechos.

Etymology

Derives from the Spanish term that refers to a woman in charge of household chores.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act as a chacha
Performing cleaning or home care tasks.
hacer de chacha
to be the chacha
Refers to a person who is dedicated to minor tasks or treated with little respect.
ser la chacha

Related Words

employee
A person who works for another carrying out specific tasks.
empleada
cleaning
Action of cleaning, removing dirt from something.
limpieza
care
Attention given to a person or thing.
cuidado

Slang Meanings

A person who bothers or interferes in someone else's matter.
That chacha always meddles in our conversations.
Esa chacha siempre se entromete en nuestras conversaciones.
Colloquial way to refer to someone who serves in the home, used in a joking tone.
What's up, chacha? Come here to see this.
¿Qué pasa, chacha? Ven aquí a ver esto.