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"Chavala" is a form of "chaval", a noun which is often translated as "kid". Learn more about "chaval" below.
el chaval, la chavala(
chah
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bahl
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (colloquial) (child or young person) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. kid (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Esta chavala es muy graciosa. ¿Qué edad tiene? - Solo tiene doce años.This kid is really funny. How old is she? - She's only twelve.
d. youngster
Había unos chavales bebiendo fuera de la estación.There were some youngsters drinking outside the station.
e. lad (colloquial) (masculine) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Este chaval es un genio.This lad is a genius.
f. lass (colloquial) (feminine) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Qué chavala tan inteligente eres!What an intelligent lass you are!
a. kid
Escucha, chaval. Eres aún muy joven para hacer ciertas cosas.Listen, kid. You're still too young to do certain things.
