chica rica
/t͡ʃika ɾika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rich girl" is translated into Spanish as chica rica.
This phrase describes a girl or young woman who possesses a lot of money. Be aware that in certain slang contexts in some Spanish-speaking regions, using the adjective rica can also imply that a woman is physically attractive or "hot".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the slang phrase Piba de guita is used to refer to a wealthy girl. In some Latin American countries such as Colombia and Ecuador, the word princesita is used to describe a rich or privileged girl.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows the standard Spanish noun-adjective order, with the adjective rica following the noun chica. To refer to a rich boy, you should change the feminine noun and adjective to their masculine forms: chico rico.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃika ɾika/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, a wealthy girl who is perceived as pretentious is called a fresa, which means 'strawberry'.
- To describe a girl born into 'old money', Spanish speakers use the phrase de buena cuna, which literally means 'of good cradle'.
- The term niña bien is used in many Latin American countries to describe a girl from a traditional and wealthy upper-class family.
Examples in context
- Conocí a una chica adinerada en la recepción del hotel.I met a rich girl at the hotel reception.
- La joven acomodada llevaba siempre ropa de diseñadores exclusivos.The wealthy young girl always wore exclusive designer clothing.
- La niña rica viajó en primera clase a París para pasar sus vacaciones.The rich girl traveled first class to Paris for her vacation.
- Mi amiga es una chica adinerada, siempre tiene el último modelo de teléfono.My friend is a rich girl, she always has the latest phone model.
- Aquella princesita de la ciudad nunca ha tenido que preocuparse por dinero.That city princess has never had to worry about money.
- Ella es una chica rica.She is a rich girl.
- Esa chica rica vive en una mansión.That rich girl lives in a mansion.
- Parece una chica rica con ese vestido.She looks like a rich girl in that dress.
Example conversation
Two friends are gossiping about a new neighbor.
- Javier¿Viste a la vecina nueva?Did you see the new neighbor?
- LucíaSí, es una chica rica y muy elegante.Yes, she is a rich girl and very elegant.
- JavierLucía, ¿crees que sea amable?Lucía, do you think she is kind?
- LucíaNo lo sé, Javier.I don't know, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
