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"Chicos" is a form of "chicos", a plural noun which is often translated as "guys". "Bueno" is an adjective which is often translated as "good". Learn more about the difference between "chicos" and "bueno" below.
los chicos, las chicas(
chee
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kohs
)
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(people)
a. guys
Hola, chicas, ¿cómo están? ¿Vinieron sin sus novios?Hi, guys, how are you? Did you come without your boyfriends?
Bueno, chicos, yo ahora ya me despido de ustedes. - ¿Por qué te vas tan temprano?Well, guys, I'll say goodbye now. - Why are you leaving so early?
a. young people
Me dan pena esos chicos que tienen que vivir con sus padres porque no encuentran trabajo.I feel sorry for those young people who have to live with their parents because they can't find a job.
b. kids
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Los chicos se van al cine, pero los mayores nos quedaremos en casa.The kids are going to the movies, but us grown-ups will stay at home.
c. youth
Los chicos de hoy en día son mucho más libres de lo que nosotros solíamos ser.Today's youth are a lot freer than we used to be.
d. youths
"A estos chicos parece que nada les importe", dijo mi abuelo."These youths don't seem to care about anything," said my grandfather.
e. youngsters
Había unos chicos fumando marihuana en el parque.There were some youngsters smoking marihuana in the park.
f. boys
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
¿Vas a una escuela mixta? - No, solo hay chicos.Do you go to a coeducational school? - No, there are only boys.
g. girls
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Aquellas chicas de allí son mis amigas.Those girls over there are my friends.
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bueno(
bweh
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noh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. good
La dieta mediterránea es muy buena para la salud.The Mediterranean diet is very good for your health.
a. good
Esta herramienta es buena para montar cuadros.This tool is good for putting up a painting.
a. good
Quiero invertir en muebles buenos.I want to invest in a few good furniture pieces.
a. good
Un buen hombre dio su vida por la comunidad anoche.A good man gave his life in the service of this community last night.
a. good
La tarta de manzana estaba muy buena.The apple pie was very good.
6.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(attractive)
a. hot (colloquial)
Ese actor está bien bueno.That actor is really hot.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ok
Creo que sería mejor ir al restaurante francés. - Bueno, vayamos.I think it'd be better to go to the French restaurant. - Ok, let's go.
a. so
Bueno, ¿vamos a pedir pizza o no?So, are we going to order pizza or not?
b. well
¿Quieres una taza de café? - Bueno, vale.Would you like a cup of coffee? - Well, ok.
9. (used when answering the phone)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. hello
¿Bueno? Sí, él habla.Hello? Yes, this is he.
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