chava
slang, Mexico
The standard word is mujer, and slang changes by country. In Mexico a young woman is a chava, in Spain people say tía, and in northern Mexico morra.
Meaning: woman, informal terms (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chava | slang, Mexico |
| tía | slang, Spain |
| morra | slang, northern Mexico |
Chava and morra usually mean a girl or young woman, and the male forms are chavo and morro. Spanish tía also means "aunt", so the meaning comes from context.
Which one should you use?
Mujer is neutral and fits any situation. The slang words belong to casual talk among friends and can sound rude in formal speech.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Using tía for a woman marks Spanish from Spain. Chava is typical of Mexico.
Did you know?
- Mexican chava has a male counterpart chavo, and both are common in everyday speech.
Examples in context
- Esa chava trabaja conmigo.That girl works with me.
- Mi amiga es una tía muy simpática.My friend is a very nice woman.
- Conocí a una morra increíble.I met an amazing girl.
Example conversation
Javier tells his friend Sofía about a new colleague in Monterrey.
- JavierHoy conocí a una chava muy lista.Today I met a very smart girl.
- Sofía¿Dónde trabaja?Where does she work?
- JavierEn mi oficina, desde el lunes.In my office, since Monday.
- SofíaPreséntamela algún día.Introduce me to her some day.
