Also means
youngster
Usage Note
Chaval is a quintessentially Spanish (Peninsular) colloquial term for a young person or child. The feminine is chavala. It is rarely used in Latin America, where chico/chica, muchacho/muchacha, or local slang prevails. Chavales is the common plural. Tone is affectionate or casual — never formal.
Examples
"Los chavales juegan en el parque."
Natural Translation
The kids are playing in the park.

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