A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries to refer to a piggy bank or a small amount of saved money. In some contexts, it can also be an affectionate term for a girlfriend or a small female pig.
Examples
- Spanish: 1. Voy a poner estas monedas en mi chanchita. 2. Mi chanchita es muy cariñosa.
- English: 1. I'm going to put these coins in my piggy bank. 2. My girlfriend is very affectionate.