A slang term for a woman or girl, often used with a slightly derogatory edge to point out her short stature. It acts as a synonym for chick or gal while emphasizing that the person is very small.
That chata who works at the neighborhood shop is really nice, even though you can barely see her behind the counter. (In Chile, an almacen is a small neighborhood grocery store).
Used to describe a woman with a small or flat nose, often lacking a prominent bridge. In Chile, it is a common colloquial way to refer to this physical feature.
Everyone always calls my sister chata because she inherited my grandfather's tiny nose.
A term for a woman with a small or flat nose. In Mexico, it is used both as a physical description and as an affectionate nickname for a close female friend, partner, or relative. (In Mexican culture, it is common and usually not offensive to use physical traits as nicknames).
What is up, chata, are we still going to have dinner with your parents tonight?
A common informal term in Peru for a girl or young woman. While it functions as a slang synonym for girl or chick, it directly references the person's short stature and can carry a slightly derogatory tone.
That chata we met at the get-together yesterday seemed really cool to me.
A: My son left his girlfriend because he didn't like that she was so Chata. B: But isn't your son the one who married the Chata from the corner yesterday?