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    Chicos (en. Guys)

    /ˈtʃikos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Plural of child, refers to young boys or men in general.
    The neighborhood boys play in the square.
    Los chicos del barrio juegan en la plaza.
    Endearing term to refer to friends or companions.
    I’m going out with my boys tonight.
    Voy a salir con mis chicos esta noche.
    Young people in an informal context.
    The boys are organizing a party.
    Los chicos están organizando una fiesta.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'chico', which comes from the Latin 'ciccus', meaning small.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    boys and girls
    Refers to a group of boys and girls.
    chicos y chicas
    to be a bad boy
    To have rebellious or problematic behavior.
    ser un chico malo
    the boys from the street
    Refers to young people living in humble conditions.
    los chicos de la calle

    Related Words

    girl
    Term used to refer to a girl or young woman.
    chica
    little boy
    Synonym for boy, usually used in certain regions.
    chiquillo
    little girl
    Affectionate term to refer to a girl.
    chiquita

    Slang Meanings

    Boys who are part of a gang.
    That group of boys is very popular in school.
    Ese grupo de chicos es muy famoso en la escuela.
    Boys who behave carefreely.
    Those boys are always partying.
    Esos chicos están siempre de fiesta.