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South American Spanish
Piba
Used when referring to or addressing young people in Argentina.
Literal Meaning
A young girl; a young woman.
Actual Meaning
Kid, young woman (Argentina)
Examples in Context

Vi a un pibe jugando al fútbol en el parque, parecía divertirse mucho.

Esa piba es muy talentosa en el arte, siempre me sorprende.

En la fiesta había varios pibes de diferentes edades, fue genial conocerlos.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Be mindful of the context, as 'piba' can also convey familiarity; it’s often used in friendly or playful situations.
  • 2In Argentina, 'piba' is often used informally, so it's common in casual conversations among friends.
  • 3While 'pibe' and 'piba' refer to young boys and girls respectively, their use can sometimes shift to refer to young adults as well.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
Menor
Niño
Niña
Chico
Chica
Adolescente
Gente joven
Muchacho
Muchacha
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