chica

Young female friend

Chica is Spanish for girl, used in English as casual or affectionate address among friends: Hey chica, what's up?

The term appears most often in communities with Spanish influence or among younger speakers borrowing from Spanish.

It's friendly and informal, roughly equivalent to calling someone "girl" or "girlfriend."

youthful

girl

Young female person

vibrant · energetic · spirited · lively · bubbly · vivacious · peppy · fun · carefree · fresh

Spanish

señorita

Spanish honorific for unmarried women

barrio · mami

endearment

sweetheart

Affectionate name for beloved

  • darlingBeloved person or pet
  • dearTreasured or costly
  • honeyBees' viscous nectar product

babe · cutie · sweetie · affectionate · pet name · girlfriend · friend · familiar · intimate · casual

Categories
Opposites
gender

chicamuchacho

Boy in Spanish

hombre · boy · guy · dude · lad

age/maturity

chicamujer

Spanish for woman

señora · old woman · abuela · grandmother · matron

formality of address

chicaseñorita

Spanish honorific for unmarried women

señora · ma'am · madam · miss · lady

Phrases
Family

chicas, chicos

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