Muchachos (en. Boys)

muˈt͡ʃat͡ʃos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A term that refers to a group of young people or children.
The boys play in the park.
Los muchachos juegan en el parque.
A colloquial way of referring to friends or companions.
I went out with my boys over the weekend.
Salí con mis muchachos el fin de semana.
It can also refer to males in general in informal contexts.
Those boys are very active.
Esos muchachos son muy activos.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'mānjūlus', which means child or young person.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good boys
It refers to a group of young people who behave positively.
muchachos buenos
street boys
A term used to refer to young people who live on the street or belong to a specific informal group.
muchachos de la calle
the boys and the girls
An expression that includes both young males and young females.
los muchachos y las muchachas

Related Words

girl
A term that refers to a girl or young woman.
muchacha
boy
It refers to a boy or young male.
chico
kid
Used in some regions as a synonym for child or boy.
pibe

Slang Meanings

Close friends.
I'm going out with the boys tonight.
Voy a salir con los muchachos esta noche.
A group that engages in a specific activity.
The neighborhood boys always do something fun.
Los muchachos del barrio siempre hacen algo divertido.
A term of endearment or friendliness to refer to a group of guys.
I always trust my boys.
Siempre confío en mis muchachos.