gals
word · lemma: gal
/ˈɡæɫz/
galz
/ɡˈælz/
galz
Definition
"Gals" is an informal and friendly way to refer to a group of girls or women.
Usage & Nuances
"Gals" is mainly used in informal American English and is common among friends. It can sound old-fashioned or playful. Avoid using it in formal or business settings.
Spanish: chicas - muchachas (informal)Portuguese (BR): garotas - meninas (informal)Portuguese (PT): raparigas - miúdas (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 女孩们 - 姑娘们（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 女孩們 - 姑娘們（口語）Hindi: लड़कियाँ (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: فتيات (غير رسمي) - بنات (عامية)Bengali: মেয়েরা - ছেলেমেয়েরা (মেয়ে)Russian: девчонки - девушки (разг.)Japanese: 女の子たち - 女友達Vietnamese: các cô gái - các chị em (thân mật)Korean: 여자들 - 여자 친구들Turkish: kızlarUrdu: لڑکیاں - خواتین (دوستانہ انداز میں)Indonesian: cewek-cewek - para gadis
Example Sentences
Those gals are my best friends.
basic
The gals laughed at the funny movie.
basic
Hey gals, are you ready for the trip this weekend?
natural
The gals went out for pizza after class.
basic
All the gals decided to dress up for the party.
natural
Just the gals tonight—no boys allowed!
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