Traviesa translates to "mischievous" or "naughty." It's a playful yet intriguing word that immediately paints a picture of a spirited personality.
In "La Niña," Sech uses traviesa to describe the girl's rebellious and uninhibited nature, setting the tone for her complex character. It's a more nuanced word than simply "bad," suggesting a charming defiance that makes her all the more captivating in the song.
Sech introduces us to a character he calls "La Niña" [The Girl], and wow, she's quite the personality! He describes her as "media traviesa" [a bit mischievous], someone who calls him on FaceTime "sin piezas" [without clothes]. She's definitely living life on her own terms, smoking to de-stress and cruising around in a new car her dad bought her.
He sees her as "lo que mami no fue" [what mommy wasn't] – a little devil who loves to drink and light up. She's intriguing, even if she's "to' lo malo que conozco" [all the bad I know], hidden behind a pretty face. He admits she has "ojos rojos, busy night, se va con otro" [red eyes, busy night, she leaves with someone else], and even her friends are surprised by her actions. Despite knowing she's trouble and that she'll lie if he talks about love, he can't seem to stay away because "ella me tienta" [she tempts me]. It's a fun, slightly scandalous look at a captivating, wild character!