muchacha

American  

[moo-chah-chah] / muˈtʃɑ tʃɑ /

noun

1. Informal, Southwestern U.S. a girl or young woman (often used as a form of address).

   I love fresh corn tortillas, crunchy baked tostadas, and savory tamales just as much as the next muchacha.

   OK, muchachas, let's get back to studying for the exam tomorrow.

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Etymology

Origin of muchacha

First recorded in 1770–80; feminine of muchacho ( def. )

Example Sentences

Un cantante famoso regresa a Guadalajara para casarse con la muchacha a la que siempre amó.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2020

En un edificio, al mismo tiempo se festeja el cumpleaños de una muchacha y se vela a un viejo que murió de frío.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2019

Un hombre llega a una aldea para casarse con una muchacha, pero al conocer a la hermana de ésta, se enamora de ella.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2019

“Hey muchacha, I’ve been debating about sending you a message since I found out about your dad,” the message read.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2018

“Bueno. The muchacha is a girl. Her dress is roja. It is red.”

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty