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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()
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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