Spanish Conversation · Level 73
59 words
Spanish word
chama
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʃama/
Meaning
- feminine noungirl
Example
La chama juega en el parque.
The girl plays in the park.
More examples
La chama estudia en la universidad.
The girl studies at the university.
Core concept
Affectionate Venezuelan young woman.
Similar words
chica: Typical young woman, neutral in tone.
muchacha: Ordinary young woman in casual speech.
joven: Young person defined by age.
mujer: Mature adult woman.
Definition in Spanish
Palabra coloquial venezolana que designa a una muchacha o chica joven usada en contextos informales y afectuosos.
Word origin
The word comes from Venezuelan colloquial speech and developed as the feminine counterpart of chamo, the informal Venezuelan term for a young person.
Usage tips
- In Venezuela chama expresses affection in informal situations and is usually inappropriate in formal settings or with people met for the first time.
Other meanings
- young womannoun
Opposites
- chamoVenezuelan boynoun