Chico Meaning in English
word
/ˈtʃiˌkoʊ/
CHEE-koh
/tʃˈiːkəʊ/
CHEE-koh
Definition
A boy or young man; in some contexts, it can also mean a boyfriend. Used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries.
Usage & Nuances
'Chico' is informal and most common in Spanish-speaking contexts. In Spanish, can refer to any boy or young man, and sometimes to a boyfriend. Not the same as the slang 'chico' in Caribbean English, which means something different. Often used as a pet name or casual reference.
Spanish: chicoPortuguese (BR): menino - garotoPortuguese (PT): rapaz - miúdoChinese (Simplified): 男孩Chinese (Traditional): 男孩Hindi: लड़काArabic: صبيBengali: ছেলে - প্রেমিক (প্রেমিক হিসাবে)Russian: мальчик - парень (бойфренд)Japanese: 男の子 - ボーイフレンドVietnamese: cậu bé - bạn traiKorean: 남자아이 - 남자친구Turkish: erkek çocuk - erkek arkadaşUrdu: لڑکا - بوائے فرینڈIndonesian: anak laki-laki - pacar (laki-laki)
Example Sentences
A chico smiled at me on the bus.
basic
The chico is playing in the park.
basic
Is that your chico?
basic
I saw your chico waiting outside after school.
natural
That's my best friend—he's a really funny chico.
natural
Everyone knows Carla's chico is on the soccer team.
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