How to Say "girl" in Spanish

Use this for a general, all-purpose term for a female child or teenager, especially when the context is neutral or you're introducing them.

This is the most common word for a young female child, typically under 12. It can also be used affectionately for older women in some contexts.

This is a very common and versatile word for a girl or young woman, suitable for most informal and neutral situations.

Use this specifically for a young woman, often in her late teens or early twenties, and frequently with a slightly more formal or affectionate tone.

This is a very informal and common slang term used among friends, especially in Spain, to refer to a young woman.

While literally meaning 'daughter', this is often used informally as a term of endearment by an older person speaking to a younger woman, similar to 'dear' or 'my girl'.

Use this casually when addressing a young woman you know or in a flirty context; it's similar to calling someone 'sweetie' or 'baby'.

This is a regional slang term, particularly in the Río de la Plata region (Argentina/Uruguay), to refer to a young woman in a youthful way.

This is informal slang, common in Argentina and Uruguay, for an attractive young woman.