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"Chicha" is a form of "chicha", a noun which is often translated as "chicha". "Rapé" is a form of "rapé", a noun which is often translated as "snuff". Learn more about the difference between "chicha" and "rapé" below.
la chicha(
chee
-
chah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. chicha
Probé la chicha cuando viajé a Perú.I tried chicha when I was in Peru.
a. chicha
Si no te gusta la chicha, tengo jugo de naranja.If you don't like chicha, I have orange juice.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(culinary)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. meat
El bebé no se quiere comer la chicha.The baby won't eat his meat.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(body)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. skin
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
No uso biquini porque no me gusta mostrar chicha.I don't wear bikinis because I don't like showing skin.
las chichas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(body fat)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. extra pounds
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Empecé a seguir una dieta estricta para perder las chichas.I started a strict diet to lose those extra pounds.
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el rapé(
rrah
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peh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. snuff
El olor del rapé me recuerda a mi abuelito fumando su pipa.The snuff smell reminds me of my granddad smoking his pipe.
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