casual

Chibolo/a

Literal meaning: "Young person"

Young person / Kid (Peru)

chi-BOH-lo

What does it mean?

Chibolo (masculine) or chibola (feminine) means a young person or kid in Peruvian Spanish. Widely used in Lima and most of Peru.

How to use it

Informal. Use casually. Not offensive if used warmly.

Example sentences

He is young.

Es un chibolo.

Related phrases

Causa

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Pata

Friend / Pal (Peru)

More peru-slang phrases

Causa

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Pata

Friend / Pal (Peru)

Bacán

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

Misio

Broke / No money (Peru)

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casual

Chibolo/a

Literal meaning: "Young person"

Young person / Kid (Peru)

chi-BOH-lo

What does it mean?

Chibolo (masculine) or chibola (feminine) means a young person or kid in Peruvian Spanish. Widely used in Lima and most of Peru.

How to use it

Informal. Use casually. Not offensive if used warmly.

Example sentences

He is young.

Es un chibolo.

Related phrases

Causa

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Pata

Friend / Pal (Peru)

More peru-slang phrases

Causa

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Pata

Friend / Pal (Peru)

Bacán

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

Misio

Broke / No money (Peru)

Translate using real Colombian Spanish

HablaFlow translates with authentic slang like "Chibolo/a" — not robotic textbook Spanish.

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