Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
chunche
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʃuntʃe/
Meaning
- masculine nounthing
Example
Pásame ese chunche, por favor.
Pass me that thing, please.
More examples
¿Dónde compraste ese chunche?
Where did you buy that thing?
Core concept
A nondescript thing or gadget mentioned when the exact name is irrelevant.
Common phrases
este chunche
this thing
ese chunche
that thing
Similar words
cosa: Everyday general word for any thing, occurrence, or matter, used neutrally.
objeto: Physical, tangible object or article that can be seen, touched, or handled.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para referirse a una cosa o aparato cuando no se recuerda o no importa su nombre, usado en situaciones informales.
Word origin
No precise origin is recorded; the term appears established in Caribbean and some Latin American Spanish as an informal replacement for cosa.
Usage tips
- Pronounced roughly CHUN-che and used much like English thingy, though the tone can make it sound dismissive so it is not suitable for prized items or people.
Other meanings
- junknoun
Opposites
- objeto valiosovaluable objectnoun