muchacha
everyday
In the Dominican Republic a girl is a muchacha or, for a younger child, a niña. The word jeva is slang for a young woman or a girlfriend.
Meaning: young female person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| muchacha | everyday |
| jeva | slang |
| niña | young girl |
Which one should you use?
Use niña for a child and muchacha for a girl or young woman. Jeva is casual street speech and is not for formal talk.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The slang jeva (and jevo for a boy) is also used in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Did you know?
- The word jevo is also slang for a boyfriend in several Caribbean countries.
Examples in context
- Esa muchacha es mi vecina.That girl is my neighbor.
- La niña juega en el patio.The girl is playing in the yard.
- Conocí a una jeva en la fiesta.I met a girl at the party.
Example conversation
Rafael asks his friend about a girl at school in Santiago.
- Rafael¿Quién es esa muchacha?Who is that girl?
- AmigoEs la nueva, se llama Laura.She is the new one, her name is Laura.
- RafaelAh, ya veo.Oh, I see.
