chibolo
Short answer
In Lima, "chibolo" means a kid or a young person. The register is coloquial — fine among friends, out of place in a job interview or anything written to an institution. The standard Spanish equivalent is "niño, joven". In use: Ese chibolo juega bien.
| Part of speech | sustantivo |
|---|---|
| Register | coloquial |
| Standard Spanish | niño, joven |
| In use | Ese chibolo juega bien. That kid plays well. |
Draft entry — needs a native-speaker check before publishing.
Used affectionately for children and, between adults, slightly dismissively for someone young. Chibola for a girl. Avoid it about a colleague.