muchachos
“muchachos” means “boys” in Spanish (a group of male children or young men).
boys, guys
Also: lads, kids, young people, folks
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Los muchachos están jugando al fútbol en el parque.
A1The boys are playing soccer in the park.
¡Hola, muchachos! ¿Cómo están?
A2Hey, guys! How are you?
Un grupo de muchachos y muchachas fue al cine.
A2A group of boys and girls went to the movies.
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Quick Quiz: muchachos
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You see a group of five girls and one boy playing. What is the most natural way to refer to the group in Spanish?
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Comes from the old Spanish word 'mocho', meaning 'cut' or 'shorn'. This was likely used to describe young boys, perhaps because of their short haircuts. Over time, it evolved into 'muchacho'.
First recorded: Around the 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'muchachos' offensive or too informal?
Not at all! It's generally considered friendly and is used in neutral to informal situations. It's safe for most everyday conversations, but you might choose a more formal word like 'jóvenes' (young people) in a very official setting.
Can I use 'muchachos' to talk about a group of only girls?
No, that would be incorrect. For a group of all girls, you must use the feminine plural form, 'muchachas'.