How to Say "gal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gal” is “hembra” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2informal
very informal, sometimes slightly crude
Examples
Ella es una hembra de carácter, no se deja intimidar.
She is a woman of strong character, she doesn't let herself be intimidated. (Implies toughness)
¡Qué hembra tan guapa!
What a beautiful woman/gal! (Highly informal/colloquial, potentially crude)
Using 'Hembra' for People
Mistake: “Using 'hembra' in formal or neutral conversation to refer to a woman.”
Correction: Always use 'mujer' (woman) or 'señora' (lady) for respectful, standard conversation. 'Hembra' usually has a crude or overly biological sound when referring to humans.
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