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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

.

The lad from the neighbourhood always helps the neighbours.

buen .

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

.

The young man received an award for his excellent behaviour.

gran .

That young lad went on to become a great doctor.

.

The lads were playing football in the square.

.

The lad from the village now works as a teacher.

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This word is part of lesson 9.