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Add a word/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Meaning
A domestic worker or maid in Venezuela, a term that exists but carries negative connotations due to its demeaning undertone. Cachifa implies servitude in a disrespectful way, and its use has become increasingly frowned upon as labor rights awareness grows in Latin America.
Examples
“Wealthy homes used to have live-in maids.”
“Don't call her that, she's a domestic worker.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Meaning
A housekeeper or domestic worker in Venezuela. The term is used casually across the country to refer to the person who helps with cleaning and household chores. Depending on the tone, it can sound dismissive, so some people prefer not to use it, but it remains part of everyday Venezuelan vocabulary.
Examples
“The housekeeper didn't come today and the house is a disaster.”
“My mom calls her the cachifa but she prefers to be called by her name.”
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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Meaning
A domestic worker or maid in Venezuela, a term that exists but carries negative connotations due to its demeaning undertone. Cachifa implies servitude in a disrespectful way, and its use has become increasingly frowned upon as labor rights awareness grows in Latin America.
Examples
“Wealthy homes used to have live-in maids.”
“Don't call her that, she's a domestic worker.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "fah" (as in "far")/
Meaning
A housekeeper or domestic worker in Venezuela. The term is used casually across the country to refer to the person who helps with cleaning and household chores. Depending on the tone, it can sound dismissive, so some people prefer not to use it, but it remains part of everyday Venezuelan vocabulary.
Examples
“The housekeeper didn't come today and the house is a disaster.”
“My mom calls her the cachifa but she prefers to be called by her name.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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A young working-class Spanish woman with a very specific aesthetic: super-straight hair, long nails, tight clothes, lots of makeup, and an attitude. Like 'cani' but specifically female, a social type that's mocked by some and celebrated by others.