Spanish Conversation · Level 83
59 words
Spanish word
pibe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpiβe/
Meaning
- masculine nounboy
Example
El pibe juega en la plaza.
The boy plays in the square.
More examples
Ese pibe siempre llega tarde.
That kid is always late.
Core concept
Young male treated with affection rather than formal address.
Common phrases
el pibe
the kid
los pibes
the kids
un pibe
a kid
Similar words
chico: General young male or teenager used in everyday, neutral speech.
niño: Small boy in early childhood, clearly a child rather than a teen.
muchacho: Young man or teenage boy used in general, everyday contexts.
nene: Affectionate little boy addressed by family or close caregivers.
Definition in Spanish
Forma coloquial para referirse a un niño o a un joven varón en Argentina y Uruguay, frecuentemente con matiz afectivo o familiar.
Word origin
Derived from Río de la Plata regional slang (Lunfardo) and used as a colloquial alternative to niño or muchacho.
Usage tips
- Often used for adolescents and young adults in informal speech, so context matters before translating it as 'boy' in English.
Other meanings
- childnoun
Opposites
- pibagirlnoun
- adultoadultnoun