chica blanca loca
/t͡ʃika blanka loka/from spelling rules
The English phrase "crazy white girl" is translated into Spanish as chica blanca loca.
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean dialects, the word loca can be used to describe someone who is incredibly fashionable or 'on top of their game', rather than someone who is mentally unstable.
- In various slang contexts, the word loca can also be used as a gender-neutral term of address among friends in certain urban environments, much like the English 'dude'.
- While chica means 'girl', in countries like Spain, chica is commonly used to address women well into their thirties and forties.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about a neighbor.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿conoces a la vecina nueva?Daniel, do you know the new neighbor?
- DanielSí, es una chica blanca loca.Yes, she is a crazy white girl.
- Elena¡Es verdad! Siempre grita en la calle.It's true! She always screams in the street.
- DanielElla es muy extraña.She is very strange.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
