How to say “kid (Spain, informal)” in Spanish
“Kid (Spain, informal)” in Spanish is chaval (chah-BAHL), or chavala. It's masculine: el chaval.
- Spanish
- el chaval
- Say it
- el chah-BAHL
- Gender
- Masculine: el chaval
- Also said
- la chavala
- Note
- Chavala is the feminine form.
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Questions about chaval
How do you say “kid (Spain, informal)” in Spanish?
“Kid (Spain, informal)” in Spanish is el chaval. You can also say la chavala. Chavala is the feminine form.
How do you pronounce chaval?
Say it chah-BAHL. The syllable in capitals is stressed: BAHL. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is chaval masculine or feminine in Spanish?
chaval is masculine, so it takes el: el chaval.
What does chaval mean in English?
In English, el chaval means “kid (Spain, informal)”.
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