Bedeutung
To be cocky, showy, or boastful (can be positive or negative depending on context).
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Chulapo' is the quintessential Madrid character. They represent the pride of the working-class neighborhoods like Chamberí and Lavapiés. Their style is a mix of arrogance and elegance. In Mexico, 'chulo' is almost always positive. It's used for children, landscapes, and clothes. It lacks the 'cocky' edge it has in Spain. In urban music (Reggaeton), 'Papi Chulo' refers to a man who is attractive and confident, often a 'player'. It blends the 'cool' and 'pimp' meanings. Be careful! In Argentina, 'chulo' is not used much and can sound like a 'pimp'. Argentines prefer 'canchero' for someone who is cool/confident.
Gender Matters
Always match the gender. Calling a woman 'un chulo' (masculine) sounds like a mistake, use 'una chula'.
The Sarcastic Diminutive
Use 'chulito' if you want to sound extra sarcastic when someone is showing off.
Bedeutung
To be cocky, showy, or boastful (can be positive or negative depending on context).
Gender Matters
Always match the gender. Calling a woman 'un chulo' (masculine) sounds like a mistake, use 'una chula'.
The Sarcastic Diminutive
Use 'chulito' if you want to sound extra sarcastic when someone is showing off.
Regional Check
If you are in Mexico, use it for compliments. If you are in Spain, use it for 'cool' things but be careful with people.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct meaning for 'chulo' in this context: '¡Qué chulo tu nuevo móvil!'
What does 'chulo' mean here?
When referring to an object like a phone, 'chulo' means it is cool or aesthetically pleasing.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ser' or 'ponerse'.
No te ________ chulo conmigo, que yo no te he hecho nada.
We use 'ponerse' to describe a temporary attitude or behavior in a specific moment.
Match the phrase to the country where it is most likely used in that sense.
Phrase: '¡Qué chula está la niña!' (Meaning: The girl is very pretty/cute)
In Mexico, 'chulo/a' is a common and affectionate way to say someone is pretty or cute.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Ser vs Ponerse
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenWhat does 'chulo' mean here?
When referring to an object like a phone, 'chulo' means it is cool or aesthetically pleasing.
No te ________ chulo conmigo, que yo no te he hecho nada.
We use 'ponerse' to describe a temporary attitude or behavior in a specific moment.
Phrase: '¡Qué chula está la niña!' (Meaning: The girl is very pretty/cute)
In Mexico, 'chulo/a' is a common and affectionate way to say someone is pretty or cute.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo es una palabrota, pero puede ser un insulto dependiendo del tono. Es slang informal.
Mejor no. Es demasiado informal. Usa 'qué bien' o 'me gusta mucho'.
'Guay' solo significa 'cool'. 'Chulo' puede significar 'cool' o 'arrogante'.
Muy poco. Allí prefieren usar 'canchero' o 'copado'.
Significa empezar a actuar de forma arrogante o desafiante en un momento concreto.
No es común. Para comida se usa 'rico', 'bueno' o 'pintón' (si tiene buena pinta).
Históricamente sí, pero hoy en día 'una chula' es simplemente una mujer arrogante o con estilo.
Sí, muchísimo. Se usa para describir al hombre que tiene éxito con las mujeres.
Se dice 'arrogante', 'altivo' o 'engreído'.
Es el nombre del traje y el personaje tradicional de Madrid del siglo XIX.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ser un creído
synonymTo be stuck-up
ser un fantasma
similarTo be a show-off/liar
qué guay
synonymHow cool
chulería
builds onCockiness / Arrogance
papi chulo
specialized formA handsome, confident man
