mi chico
/mi t͡ʃiko/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "my boy" is mi chico.
mi chico is an affectionate term used to refer to a son or a young male partner.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the informal term Cuate can be used as a term of endearment meaning "buddy" or "pal". In Argentina, the term Pibe is used widely to refer to a young boy or a close friend. In Spain, Tío literally means "uncle" but is commonly used as a colloquial term of endearment among friends.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi tʃiko/
Did you know?
- The word chico may have roots in the Yucatec Maya word chiʼik, suggesting the term has indigenous origins rather than just European ones.
- While mi chico can be affectionate, using the word chico in some contexts can imply that a man is immature regardless of his age.
- If you are in Spain and use mi chico to refer to a boyfriend, it might sound slightly dated or overly sweet compared to the more common mi novio.
Examples in context
- Ése es mi chico.That's my boy.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as your boy using mi chico.Tatoeba #6601700 by arh, translation #1804029 by Spamster
- Buenos días, mi hijo. Espero que estés teniendo un buen día.Good morning, my boy. I hope you're having a good day.
Example conversation
Sofía is talking to Javier about her son.
- SofíaMira la foto de mi chico.Look at the photo of my boy.
- JavierEs muy lindo, Sofía.He is very cute, Sofía.
- SofíaSí, mi chico ya tiene cinco años.Yes, my boy is already five years old.
- JavierEl tiempo pasa muy rápido.Time goes by very fast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chico, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
