novia principal
/nobja pɾinθipal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "main chick" is translated into Spanish as novia principal.
This phrase refers to a woman who is the primary romantic partner of someone who has other casual partners.
Did you know?
- In some regions, the term la fija is used instead of novia principal. It literally means 'the fixed one', implying she is the permanent fixture in the person's life.
- In many Latin American countries, instead of novia principal, someone might use the slang term la oficial to distinguish a serious partner from casual flings.
- The word novia comes from the Latin nova, which means 'new'. This reflects the idea of a person entering a 'new' stage of life as a partner.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend's complicated love life.
- DanielJuan tiene muchas mujeres, pero ella es su novia principal.Juan has many women, but she is his main chick.
- LucíaNo creo que ella sepa eso, Daniel.I don't think she knows that, Daniel.
- DanielSí, pero él la trata como su novia principal.Yes, but he treats her like his main chick.
- LucíaEso es muy injusto para ella.That is very unfair to her.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries novia, principal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
