Translation
girl, young woman
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Word origin
The feminine of chico ('small, boy'), from Latin ciccum ('a trifle, something worthless'), used to mean a small person and hence a child.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ciccum
Grammar
Examples
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The girl at reception is very friendly and nice.
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She was a very brave girl in that very difficult situation.
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Girl, you have no idea how glad I am to see you here.
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As a girl she used to run around the yard with her cousins every afternoon.
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I met a French girl during the train journey.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 9: chica, mañana, vale and 7 more words.