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/muˈtʃatʃo/

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Translation

boy, lad, young man

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Word origin

From mocho ('shorn, cropped') plus a suffix, in the sense of a young person with cropped hair. The ultimate origin of mocho is uncertain.

Origin
Latin
Root
mocho

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmuchachos

Examples

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The lad from the neighbourhood always helps the neighbours.

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He was a good lad even though he sometimes gave problems.

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The young man received an award for his excellent behaviour.

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That young lad went on to become a great doctor.

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The lads were playing football in the square.

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The lad from the village now works as a teacher.

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muchacho: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 3: muchacho, blanco, mover and 7 more words.