chulo
/CHOO-loh/
cool
A pair of cool sneakers representing the word 'chulo' when describing style.
chulo(adjective)
cool
?describing an object or person's style
cute
?describing something pretty or neat
,neat
?referring to a clever or nice item
📝 In Action
¡Qué zapatos más chulos tienes!
A2What cool shoes you have!
Ese restaurante es muy chulo.
A2That restaurant is really neat.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Objects
When you use this to describe things, it usually means 'cool' or 'pretty.' Remember to change it to 'chula' if the thing you are talking about is feminine, like 'una casa chula'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Spain vs. Elsewhere
In Spain, this is the most common way to say something is cool. In other countries, people might use 'chévere' or 'padre' instead.
A proud peacock visualizing the 'cocky' or arrogant sense of 'chulo'.
chulo(adjective)
cocky
?referring to an arrogant attitude
cheeky
?someone who is talking back or being bold
,stuck-up
?someone who thinks they are better than others
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Changing Attitude
Use the verb 'ponerse' (to become/to get) with 'chulo' to describe someone acting cocky in a specific moment.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ser vs. Estar
Mistake: "Using 'ser' when someone is just being temporarily cheeky."
Correction: Use 'ponerse chulo' for temporary behavior.
A man in flamboyant clothing representing the noun 'chulo'.
📝 In Action
Dicen que ese hombre es un chulo.
C1They say that man is a pimp.
⭐ Usage Tips
Be Careful
In many contexts, calling someone 'un chulo' (a pimp) is a serious insult. Make sure the context is clear if you mean 'cocky' instead.
A handsome man illustrating the adjective 'chulo'.
chulo(adjective)
handsome
?describing an attractive man or boy
cute
?affectionate term for a child or partner
📝 In Action
¡Qué chulo está tu bebé!
A2How cute your baby is!
Ese muchacho es muy chulo.
A2That boy is very handsome.
✏️ 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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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).