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"Chicas" is a form of "chicar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to get drunk". "Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". Learn more about the difference between "chicas" and "hola" below.
chicar(
chee
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kahr
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to become intoxicated) (Andes)
a. to get drunk
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Los sábados siempre acabo chicando con mis amigos.On Saturdays I always end up getting drunk with my friends.
b. to drink
Lo malo de salir y chicar es que al día siguiente me duele la cabeza.The bad thing about going out and drinking is that the next day I have a headache.
2. (to masticate tobacco)
Regionalism used in Argentina
(Argentina)
a. to chew tobacco
Mi abuelo solía chicar y por eso siempre tenía manchas de tabaco en los dientes.My grandfather used to chew tobacco and that's why he always had stains on his teeth.
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hola
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. hello
¡Hola, Meg! - Hola, ¿cómo estás?Hello, Meg! - Hello, how are you?
b. hi
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo?Hi! What's new?
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