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muchacha

girl

noun moo-CHAH-chah Rare

Usage Note

Muchacha is the feminine form of muchacho, referring to a young woman or girl, typically a teenager or young adult. In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and the Southern Cone, muchacha was historically used as a term for a domestic servant, a usage now considered dated or offensive in many contexts.

Examples

"Las muchachas juegan en el parque."

Natural Translation

The girls are playing in the park.

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