chica con la regla
/t͡ʃika kon la ɾeɡla/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'period girl' is translated into Spanish as chica con la regla.
This phrase is used to describe a girl or woman who is currently menstruating.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, people use the euphemism estoy en esos días ('I am in those days') to avoid saying regla entirely.
- The word regla literally means 'rule' or 'ruler', which is why the phrase can sound like 'girl with the rule' to an English speaker.
- While regla is the standard term, some regions use the word está bajando ('she is coming down') as a discreet way to describe a girl's period.
Examples in context
- Es una chica con la regla.She is a girl on her period.
- Esa chica con la regla se siente mal.That girl on her period feels unwell.
Example conversation
Alejandro asks Lucía why she looks tired.
- Lucía¿Por qué estás tan cansada, Lucía?Why are you so tired, Lucía?
- AlejandroEs que ahora soy una chica con la regla.It's just that I'm a girl on her period right now.
- LucíaLo siento, ¿quieres que te traiga algo?I'm sorry, do you want me to bring you something?
- AlejandroSí, por favor, tráeme un vaso de agua.Yes, please, bring me a glass of water.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
