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/Sounds like "ee" (as in "eagle") + "MEE" (as in "me") + "yah" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

A Quechua and Aymara word meaning young woman or girl, used daily in Bolivian Spanish. It carries a warm, traditional feel and shows up often in songs, films, and literature. Saying "esa imilla" is an affectionate, culturally rooted way to refer to a young woman.

Examples

Esa imilla de la tienda siempre me cobra barato.

That girl at the store always gives me a fair price.

Las imillas del pueblo están ensayando para la entrada folklórica.

The young women from town are rehearsing for the folk parade.

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Regional synonyms

Butt or booty in Mexico, a somewhat childish, innocent term used with kids and adults alike. It's the most fun, non-vulgar way to refer to someone's backside.