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chulo

CHOO-lohˈtʃulo

cool

Also: cute, neat
AdjectivemA2informal
Spain
A pair of bright red, stylish sneakers on a plain yellow background.

📝 In Action

¡Qué zapatos más chulos tienes!

A2

What cool shoes you have!

Ese restaurante es muy chulo.

A2

That restaurant is really neat.

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Common Collocations

  • muy chulo – very cool
  • qué chulo – how cool

cocky

Also: cheeky, stuck-up
AdjectivemB1informal
A peacock with its colorful feathers fanned out, standing tall.

📝 In Action

No te pongas chulo conmigo.

B1

Don't get cocky with me.

Es un poco chulo, se cree el mejor.

B1

He's a bit cocky; he thinks he's the best.

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pimp

NounmC1slang
A man wearing a very fancy purple suit and a hat with a feather.

📝 In Action

Dicen que ese hombre es un chulo.

C1

They say that man is a pimp.

handsome

Also: cute
AdjectivemA2informal
MexicoGuatemala
A smiling young man with tidy hair wearing a clean white shirt.

📝 In Action

¡Qué chulo está tu bebé!

A2

How cute your baby is!

Ese muchacho es muy chulo.

A2

That 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▼
chulería(cockiness / something cool) — Noun
chulazo(very handsome man) — Noun
chulito(little cocky guy) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
disimulomulo
📚 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).