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chin

chin, el chin(
cheen
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. sooey
El granjero gritó "chin" y los cerdos se le acercaron.The farmer shouted "sooey" and the pigs came toward him.
2. (used to express disappointment)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. boo
¡Chin! Acabamos de perder el partido.Boo! We just lost the game.
3. (used to express annoyance or anger)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. ugh
¡Chin! Pablo va a llegar tarde otra vez.Ugh! Pablo is late again.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
4. (small amount)
Regionalism used in the Dominican Republic
(Dominican Republic)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. bit
Le agregué un chin de azúcar al té.I added a bit of sugar to the tea.
b. pinch
A la salsa le falta un chin de sal y pimienta.The sauce needs a pinch of salt and pepper.
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