chica atrevida
/t͡ʃika atɾebida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sassy girl" is translated into Spanish as chica atrevida.
Depending on the context, it can carry a playful connotation or imply that someone is being daring or even risqué.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chica (girl) and atrevida (daring, bold or cheeky).
Which one should you use?
While chica atrevida is a standard way to express being sassy in a playful sense, the meaning can shift toward being 'bold' or 'risqué' depending on the situation.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a sassy boy, change the gender to the masculine chico atrevido. When referring to multiple sassy girls, use the plural form chicas atrevidas, where both the noun and the adjective take the -as ending.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃika atɾebida/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean Spanish dialects, being 'sassy' or 'cheeky' might be described using the word chisposa, which relates to 'sparks' or 'glitter'.
- While atrevida is used for sassiness, the word pícara describes a specific kind of 'sassy' characterized by mischief and cleverness, often compared to the rogue figures in Spanish Golden Age literature.
- In many Latin American countries, calling someone atrevida can be more of a serious insult than a playful tease, implying they have lacked respect or crossed a moral boundary.
Examples in context
- Ella es una chica atrevida. Siempre dice lo que piensa sin miedo a las consecuencias.She's a bold girl. She always speaks her mind without fear of consequences.
- ¡Mira a esa chica descarada! Siempre tiene una respuesta ingeniosa.Look at that sassy girl! She always has a witty comeback.
- Esa chica atrevida no tiene miedo de nada.That sassy girl is not afraid of anything.
- Me encanta la personalidad de esa chica atrevida.I love the personality of that sassy girl.
- Es una chica atrevida y muy divertida.She is a sassy girl and very fun.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are watching a movie with a strong female protagonist.
- ElenaLa protagonista es una chica atrevida.The protagonist is a sassy girl.
- AlejandroSí, Elena, es muy valiente.Yes, Elena, she is very brave.
- ElenaMe gusta cómo responde a todo.I like how she responds to everything.
- AlejandroEs verdad, es un personaje genial.It is true, she is a great character.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
