Spanish Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Spanish word
chamaco
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃaˈmako/
Meaning
- masculine nounkid
Example
¡Mira a ese chamaco jugando en el parque!
Look at that kid playing in the park!
More examples
El chamaco corrió hacia su madre.
The kid ran toward his mother.
Core concept
Casual, affectionate Mexican child.
Common phrases
ese chamaco
that kid
los chamacos
those kids
un chamaco travieso
a mischievous kid
Similar words
niño: A young child in early childhood described neutrally in standard Spanish.
chico: A younger child mentioned in relaxed, informal conversation.
muchacho: A boy or young adolescent talked about in everyday informal speech.
crío: A small child commonly discussed in colloquial, familiar spoken language.
Definition in Spanish
Niño o crío; palabra coloquial usada en México que suele transmitir un matiz afectuoso o desenfadado.
Word origin
Mexican colloquial term of uncertain origin used as an informal alternative to niño.
Usage tips
- Mainly used in Mexico in spoken, familiar contexts, so use niño or niña in formal speech or writing.