chica fea
/t͡ʃika fea/from spelling rules
The phrase "you ugly girl" in Spanish is translated as chica fea.
This is an insulting phrase used to tell a girl or young woman that she is not physically attractive.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃika fea/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone fea can be a way to avoid 'the evil eye'. By jokingly calling a beautiful child 'ugly', parents believe they are protecting the child from jealousy or bad luck.
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase estás fea (you are being ugly) instead of eres fea (you are ugly) to indicate that the person looks unattractive only in that specific moment or outfit.
- In some Latin American countries, repeating fea to a friend can actually be a sign of extreme confidence or endearment, rather than a genuine insult.
Examples in context
- Eres una chica fea.You are an ugly girl.
Example conversation
Two teenagers are arguing in a school hallway.
- Alejandro¡Eres una chica fea!You are an ugly girl!
- Lucía¡No me digas eso, Alejandro!Don't say that to me, Alejandro!
- AlejandroLo dije de verdad.I meant it.
- LucíaEres un grosero.You are rude.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
