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chiquilla

little girl

noun chee-KEE-yah Rare

Usage Note

Chiquilla is the feminine diminutive of chico/chica, used affectionately for a young girl or, informally, for a young woman. The masculine equivalent is chiquillo. It is widely used across Latin America and Spain and carries a warm, familiar tone rather than a condescending one.

Examples

"La chiquilla corrió hacia su madre feliz."

Natural Translation

The little girl ran happily toward her mother.

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