English–Spanish
“indigenous woman” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʃola/
Example
La chola vende artesanías en el mercado.
The indigenous woman sells handicrafts at the market.
How to say “indigenous woman” in Spanish
“Indigenous woman” in Spanish is chola.
Andean indigenous or mestizo woman in layered skirt and bowler hat.
Example sentences with chola
¿Conoces a la chola que participa en las celebraciones del pueblo?
Do you know the chola who participates in the village celebrations?
Tips for using chola
- In the Andes the word can be neutral, affectionate, or insulting depending on speaker and context and it is not the same as US 'cholo' slang.