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Old August 05, 2014, 09:25 AM
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Say I want to tell my friend that she was a good girl for cleaning her room, is it appropriate for me (a guy) to say "buena chica"?

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Old August 05, 2014, 09:43 AM
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Yes, buena chica, is OK.
Just as in English, much depends on the tone you say it. Chica buena is the term you need to be careful about.
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Old August 05, 2014, 09:48 AM
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Poli is completely right. Be careful about the tone: when one says it slowly, it may be interpreted as an animalization (talking to a dog).

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No fue bondad, sino gentileza.
También: fue una chica bondadoza.
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Nice to see you around.

Just to avoid confusing learners:
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También: fue una chica bondadosa.
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Old August 15, 2014, 12:31 AM
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Nice to see you around.

Just to avoid confusing learners:
Muy bien hecho. Gracias.
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