chica blanca
/t͡ʃika blanka/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for white girl is chica blanca.
The phrase is used to describe a girl or young woman who has light skin.
Which one should you use?
While chica blanca is a general way to describe a young woman, you can use niña blanca if you are specifically referring to a young child. In many Latin American countries, the term güera is used as an informal and affectionate way to refer to a white girl or woman.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the informal and regional expression morrita güera is used to refer to a white girl.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple people, the plural form of the phrase is chicas blancas.
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, using 'blanca' to describe a person can sometimes carry heavy sociopolitical connotations regarding class and status.
- The word 'chica' in some regions can actually refer to a girlfriend or a romantic partner, adding a layer of meaning beyond just 'girl'.
- While 'blanca' refers to color, the term 'rubia' is often used more frequently to describe a girl with light hair, even if her skin is not exceptionally pale.
Examples in context
- ¿Viste a esa chica blanca con el cabello rubio? Es mi nueva amiga.Did you see that white girl with blonde hair? She's my new friend.
- Esa chica blanca es muy alta.That white girl is very tall.
- La chica blanca lleva un vestido rojo.The white girl is wearing a red dress.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are describing a person they saw at the park.
- LucíaVi a una chica blanca en el parque.I saw a white girl in the park.
- JavierSí, yo también la vi.Yes, I saw her too.
- LucíaLlevaba un vestido azul.She was wearing a blue dress.
- JavierAhora recuerdo quién era.Now I remember who it was.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
