Niños o Muchachos?
Which is used more? Niños or Muchachos? Do certain regions like Spain, Central America, South America, etc. use one more than the other. Also, is age infered in any of the two words?
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Yes, at least in Spain. "Niños" is used for prepubescent kids, and "muchachos" is used for teenagers.
Also, "muchachos" can be used in a different context as a synonym of men.