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/Sounds like "NOH" (as in "note") + "byah"/

Meaning

A romantic female partner in a committed relationship. In most Latin American countries, calling someone your novia implies exclusivity and seriousness, it's several steps beyond just dating.

Examples

My girlfriend and I have been together for two years.

Do you have a girlfriend or are you still single?

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de República Dominicana
Bandera de Puerto Rico
Jeva

Friend, buddy, or anyone in your close crew, especially in northern Mexico. La plebe are your trusted homies or just a group of young people hanging out together.