Usage Note
Muchacha is the feminine form of muchacho, referring to a young woman or girl, typically a teenager or young adult. In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and the Southern Cone, muchacha was historically used as a term for a domestic servant, a usage now considered dated or offensive in many contexts.
Examples
"Las muchachas juegan en el parque."
Natural Translation
The girls are playing in the park.
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