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Chico

Noun / ˈtʃi:ˌkəʊ / Another word for chico — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Chico is a Spanish word that means 'boy' or 'child'.

Synonyms & similar words

marx chico leonardmarx boy lad kid youngster juvenile infant toddler minor youth child teenager adolescent urchin waif ragamuffin gamin youngling

Synonyms by register

Formal

youth adolescent juvenile

Informal

kid lad youngster boy chap

Literary

stripling urchin

Antonyms

adult elder senior grown-up man woman

Common collocations

  • little chico
  • young chico
  • el chico
  • chico grande
  • chico bueno
  • chico malo

Word family

noun chico

Usage note

Primarily used in Spanish-speaking contexts to mean 'boy' or 'small'. Can be used informally in English, but may sound dated or overly familiar depending on the audience.

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Example sentences

  1. The chico was playing with his toy cars.
  2. I saw a chico playing in the park.
  3. The little chico was crying for his mom.
  4. The chico was very excited to go to the amusement park.
  5. The chico had a big smile on his face when he saw the cake.

Quotes

  • I was just a chico when I first saw the ocean, but I knew right then that's where I wanted to be. - Anonymous
  • A true chico is always ready to help others in need. - Paulo Coelho
  • The chico who has no imagination has no wings. - Muhammad Ali

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