chorros

Chorros is the plural form of the Spanish noun chorro, typically meaning a jet, stream, or spray of liquid, gas, or light. The term is used in everyday language to describe a rapid flow or output from a source, such as un chorro de agua (a jet of water) or un chorro de aire (a jet of air). In technical and scientific contexts, chorro appears in phrases referring to fluid jets, gas jets, or energy plumes, and is common when describing nozzles, fountains, or laboratory equipment.

Geography and toponymy use chorros in place names and feature names. Chorros or El Chorros is a name given to various geographic features in the Spanish-speaking world, typically linked to nearby water features such as rivers, springs, or waterfalls. Such toponyms are more common in regions with abundant watercourses and diverse terrain.

Colonial-era and regional dialects give chorro or chorros different slang meanings that vary by country. In some dialects, the terms can function as colloquial intensifiers or refer to people, acts, or behaviors associated with mischief or theft, depending on local usage. Because meanings are highly regional, the exact sense of chorros depends on context, including country, register, and accompanying language.

Overall, chorros serves as a versatile term in Spanish, with core senses tied to flows or outputs and a range of regional expressions that reflect local speech and geography.