Muchachas (en. Girls)

/muˈt͡ʃat͡ʃas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Plural form of 'muchacha', referring to a young girl.
The girls from the neighborhood always get together to play.
Las muchachas del barrio siempre se juntan a jugar.
It is also used to refer to a group of friends.
My girls and I are going out tonight.
Mis muchachas y yo vamos a salir esta noche.

Etymology

From Latin 'mulus', meaning young girl or maiden.

Common Phrases and Expressions

beach girls
Group of girls at the beach.
muchachas de la playa
girls at a big party
Girls who enjoy a big party.
muchachas en fiestón
the good girls
Refers to those girls who behave properly.
las buenas muchachas

Related Words

boy
Masculine term referring to a young person.
muchacho
young girl
Word used in some Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a young girl.
moza
lad
Colloquial term used in Spain to refer to a boy or young man.
chaval

Slang Meanings

Girls in a festive context.
The girls are at the party dancing.
Las muchachas están en la fiesta bailando.
Group of close friends.
I'm going with my girls to the movies.
Voy con mis muchachas al cine.