Spanish Conversation · Level 50
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Spanish word
muchachada
Pronunciation
IPA/mutʃaˈtʃaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounyoung people
Example
La muchachada juega en la plaza.
The young people are playing in the square.
More examples
La muchachada se reúne por las tardes en la esquina.
The young people gather at the corner in the evenings.
Core concept
A pack of mischievous young people.
Common phrases
la muchachada de la plaza
young people from the plaza
la muchachada de siempre
same old young crowd
una gran muchachada
big group of youngsters
Similar words
joven: A person of young age.
muchacho: A young male, such as a boy or adolescent.
chaval: A young person with a childlike or playful manner.
pandilla: A small gathered group of companions who spend time together.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de muchachos o personas jóvenes, frecuentemente con matiz de conducta traviesa o despreocupada.
Word origin
Formed from muchacho 'young person' with the collective suffix -ada, so the word denotes a cluster of youths often behaving carelessly or boisterously.
Usage tips
- 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.
Opposites
- adultosadultsnoun
Related words
- muchachoyoung mannoun
- muchachitosmall boynoun