el
masculine
/muˈtʃatʃo/
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Translation
boy, lad, young man
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
barrio .
The lad from the neighbourhood always helps the neighbours.
.
He was a good lad even though he sometimes gave problems.
comportamiento.
The young man received an award for his excellent behaviour.
.
That young lad went on to become a great doctor.
plaza.
The lads were playing football in the square.
.
The lad from the village now works as a teacher.
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