muchachas
moo-CHAH-chas
📝 In Action
Las muchachas están esperando a la salida de la escuela.
A1The girls are waiting outside the school.
¡Hola, muchachas! ¿Cómo les fue el fin de semana?
A2Hello, young women! How was your weekend?
Un grupo de muchachas organizó una fiesta sorpresa.
B1A group of young women organized a surprise party.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural and Gender
This word is the plural form of 'muchacha' and is always feminine. This means that any words describing or referring to the 'muchachas' (like 'las' or an adjective) must also be feminine and plural.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "Los muchachas están aquí."
Correction: Las muchachas están aquí. Remember, 'muchachas' requires the feminine plural article 'las'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to Mixed Groups
If you are talking about a group that includes both boys and girls, Spanish uses the masculine plural form: 'muchachos' (meaning 'boys and girls' or 'young people').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: muchachas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'muchachas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'muchachas' always mean teenagers?
Not necessarily. While it often refers to teens or young children, it can also be used for young adults (20s-30s), depending on the context and the speaker's relationship to the group. It generally implies youth.
Is 'chicas' or 'muchachas' more common?
Both are very common, and the preference changes by region. 'Chicas' is often considered slightly more informal or casual, especially in Spain, while 'muchachas' is widely understood everywhere and is a perfect choice for all situations.