chulo
“chulo” means “cool” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
coolAlso: cute, neat
📝 In Action
¡Qué zapatos más chulos tienes!
A2What cool shoes you have!
Ese restaurante es muy chulo.
A2That restaurant is really neat.
Word Connections
cockyAlso: cheeky, stuck-up
📝 In Action
No te pongas chulo conmigo.
B1Don't get cocky with me.
Es un poco chulo, se cree el mejor.
B1He's a bit cocky; he thinks he's the best.
Word Connections
pimp
📝 In Action
Dicen que ese hombre es un chulo.
C1They say that man is a pimp.
handsomeAlso: cute
📝 In Action
¡Qué chulo está tu bebé!
A2How cute your baby is!
Ese muchacho es muy chulo.
A2That boy is very handsome.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: chulo
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Madrid and see a really cool car, what would you say?
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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology
Likely from Italian 'fanciullo' (boy), which evolved in Spanish to describe someone flashy or bold.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'chulo' ever offensive?
It can be. If you call someone 'un chulo' in a serious tone, it might mean 'pimp.' If you call someone 'un chulo' because of their attitude, you're calling them arrogant. However, describing an object as 'chulo' is always a compliment.
How do I say 'cool' for a feminine word?
Just change the -o to -a. For example: 'una casa chula' (a cool house).