Can chula also mean girlfriend?

Question

I know that chula has many definitions, but someone told me that it can also mean girlfriend, is that true?

Answer 1

It's a pretty derogatory term for girlfriend. I guess you can use it but be prepared for your girl to but very unimpressed.

Answer 2

If you type the word into the Translate box at the top of the page you get:

1. Woman from the back streets, low-class woman. (f)
2. Loud wench, flashy female; brassy girl (charra). (f)
3. girlfriend. (Ante Meridian & Latin American) (m)

I think if I were someone's girlfriend and he called me his chula I might let #'s 1 and 2 take over and beat the stew out of him.

Answer 3

Yes, it's rather vulgar. Mi advice is not to use it.

Answer 4

Calling people names that start with ch is fun. Try to learn all the ch names. I use them all the time. Chula, chatí, chata, chola, chuleta. Good stuff.

Edit: I use these all as joking terms. Of course it's not a real nice word, better than chola though I think. - jeezzle, Feb 9, 2011