Muchacho (en. Boy)

/muˈtʃa.tʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Young person, usually a child or teenager.
The boy was playing in the park.
El muchacho jugaba en el parque.
Informal term to refer to a young man.
That boy has a lot of talent.
Ese muchacho tiene mucho talento.
Child or young person who helps with work.
The boy from the countryside helped us with the harvest.
El muchacho del campo nos ayudó con la cosecha.

Etymology

From Latin 'mānsuetus', meaning 'tamed' or 'raised'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

golden boy
A young person with great value or qualities.
muchacho de oro
bad boy
Refers to a problematic or rebellious young person.
muchacho malo
street boy
A young person who lives on the street or engages in marginal activities.
muchacho de la calle

Related Words

girl
Young girl or woman.
chica
lad
Young person working in services or as an assistant.
mozo
teenager
Person in the stage of adolescence.
adolescente

Slang Meanings

Boy who behaves crazily or rebelliously.
That is a wild boy.
Ese es un muchacho bien desmadroso.
Close friend or buddy.
I'm going to the beach with my friends.
Voy con mis muchachos a la playa.