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chalupa

la chalupa(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. small boat
En el verano, solíamos navegar en una chalupa en el lago.We used to go sailing on a small boat on the lake during the summer.
b. launch (on a large ship)
Cuando sonó la alarma de incendio del barco, todos trataron de subir a las chalupas.When the ship's fire alarm went off, everybody tried to get on the launches.
2. (small canoe) (Andes)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. chalupa
Las dos mujeres cruzaron el río en chalupa.The two women crossed the river in a chalupa.
3. (culinary)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. stuffed tortilla
Las chalupas que me comí tenían frijoles, queso y carne dentro.The stuffed tortillas I ate had beans, cheese, and meat inside.
b. chalupa
Juanita cocinó unas chalupas riquísimas con un relleno vegano.Juanita made some delicious chalupas with a vegan filling.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(nuts)
a. crazy
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Cada día cambias de opinión; me estás volviendo chalupa.You change your mind every day; you're driving me crazy!
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