chulo

Regionalisms from Spain 
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chulo(
choo
-
loh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(great)
a. cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Y luego me enseñó su nuevo celular tan chulo!And then he showed me his cool new phone!
b. neat
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Vimos un carro bien chulo en Acapulco.We saw a really neat car in Acapulco.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(good-looking)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. cute
¿Viste la novia chula de Ethan?Did you see Ethan's cute girlfriend?
3. (arrogant)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. conceited
Aunque es abogado, no tiene que hablarme de manera tan chula.Even though he's a lawyer, he doesn't have to talk to me in such a conceited way.
b. cocky
No te pongas chulo conmigo; te conozco desde que eras un bebé.Don't get cocky with me; I've known you since you were a little baby.
c. sassy
Mi nueva vecina es chula, egoísta y maleducada. No me cae bien.My new neighbor is sassy, selfish, and rude. I don't like her.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
4. (procurer)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. pimp
El chulo llevaba un bastón enjoyado de diamantes robados cuando la policía lo detuvo.The pimp was carrying a cane encrusted with stolen diamonds when the police stopped him.
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