How to Say "Chico" in Spanish

chico

/ˈt͡ʃiko/

In Spanish, chico means boy or young man.

Chico is a common term used to refer to a boy or a guy. It is often used more broadly than the English word 'boy', as it can refer to any young man.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Northeastern Mexico, the term Chamaco is used to refer to a young boy.

The feminine form of chico is chica (girl). The plural form chicos can refer to a group of boys or a mixed-gender group of young people.

/ˈtʃiko/

While many believe it has Latin roots, the word chico might actually be a loanword from the Yucatec Maya word chiʼik.
While it typically refers to a person, you can use chico as an adjective to describe the size of objects, such as asking for a café chico to mean a 'small coffee'.
Even if you are talking to an older man, you can use chico as a friendly filler word or term of address, similar to how an English speaker might use 'man' or 'bud'.

Él es un joven muy inteligente
He is a very intelligent young man.
¿Ese chico es tu hermano?
Is that guy your brother?
Ese muchacho tiene mucho talento
That young boy has a lot of talent.
Ese chamaco siempre está causando problemas
That young boy is always causing trouble.
Ese chico es muy gracioso
That guy is very funny
El chamaco se divierte en la fiesta
The young boy is having fun at the party
Ese chico es muy alto.
That boy is very tall.
El chico juega en el parque.
The boy plays in the park.
¿Viste al chico de la camisa roja?
Did you see the boy in the red shirt?

Mateo and Lucía are looking for their younger brother in a crowded plaza.

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