chica

American  

[chee-kuh] / ˈtʃi kə /

noun

Informal.

1. a girl or young woman (often used as a form of address).

   You are one brave chica, ordering swimwear online right before you leave for vacation!

   Thanks, chicas, it really feels better to know that others are going through similar situations.

2. a girlfriend or sweetheart.

   When are you and your chica planning to visit us?

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Etymology

Origin of chica

First recorded in 1840–50; from Spanish: “girl,” feminine of chico ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Un joven vive en medio del peligro hasta que se enamora de una chica y aprende a apreciar las pequeñas cosas de la vida.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2019

Dominican chica, feminista and civil engineer with a PhD in Men-Explain-Things-To-Me-ology.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2016

Le preguntó a una chica de último año si planeaba ir a la universidad.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2015

A woman named Mellissa, who works at the travel agency in front of which Mr. Lopez was arrested, said she thought chica cards were a thing of the past.

From New York Times • May 30, 2014

Neither does girl and chica, good and bueno.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass