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“young people” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/mutʃaˈtʃaða/

Example

La muchachada juega en la plaza.

The young people are playing in the square.

Illustration for muchachada (young people)

How to say “young people” in Spanish

“Young people” in Spanish is muchachada.

A pack of mischievous young people.

Full entry for muchachada: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with muchachada

La muchachada se reúne por las tardes en la esquina.

The young people gather at the corner in the evenings.

Tips for using muchachada

  • Often used in spoken Spanish to imply a livelier or more unruly group than jóvenes, and it can be inappropriate in polite or official contexts.

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