chica gótica
/t͡ʃika ɡotika/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "goth girl" is translated as chica gótica.
The phrase refers to a girl or young woman who follows the goth subculture, often characterized by dark clothing and makeup.
Which one should you use?
While chica gótica refers to a girl or young woman, you should use mujer gótica if you are referring specifically to an adult woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective gótica must agree in gender with the noun chica. To refer to a goth boy, change the noun to chico and the adjective to the masculine gótico. For the plural form "goth girls", both the noun and the adjective must take the -as ending, resulting in chicas góticas.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃika ɡotika/
Did you know?
- The word gótica shares its root with the 'Goths', the Germanic tribes that played a major role in the fall of the Roman Empire.
- In Spanish, gótico also refers to the architectural style of the Middle Ages, meaning a chica gótica is linguistically linked to the pointed arches and flying buttresses of cathedrals.
- Spanish speakers often use the English loanword 'dark' or the phrase estilo dark alongside gótica to describe a more modern, internet-influenced version of the look.
Examples in context
- Ella es una chica gótica.She is a goth girl.
- Vi a una chica gótica en el concierto.I saw a goth girl at the concert.
- Esa chica gótica tiene un estilo increíble.That goth girl has an incredible style.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a new person in their art class.
- Javier¿Conoces a la chica nueva?Do you know the new girl?
- SofíaSí, es una chica gótica muy amable.Yes, she is a very kind goth girl.
- JavierSu ropa es muy oscura.Her clothes are very dark.
- SofíaMe gusta mucho su estética.I really like her aesthetic.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
