B2 बोलचाल बोलचाल

ser un/a chulo/a

to be arrogant/flashy

मतलब

To be cocky, showy, or boastful (can be positive or negative depending on context).

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

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.

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Gender Matters

Always match the gender. Calling a woman 'un chulo' (masculine) sounds like a mistake, use 'una chula'.

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The Sarcastic Diminutive

Use 'chulito' if you want to sound extra sarcastic when someone is showing off.

मतलब

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.

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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.

खुद को परखो

Choose the correct meaning for 'chulo' in this context: '¡Qué chulo tu nuevo móvil!'

What does 'chulo' mean here?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Cool/Nice

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.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: pongas

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)

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Mexico

In Mexico, 'chulo/a' is a common and affectionate way to say someone is pretty or cute.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Ser vs Ponerse

Ser un chulo
Personality trait He IS cocky
Ponerse chulo
Temporary attitude He is ACTING cocky

अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Choose the correct meaning for 'chulo' in this context: '¡Qué chulo tu nuevo móvil!' Choose A2

What does 'chulo' mean here?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Cool/Nice

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'. Fill Blank B1

No te ________ chulo conmigo, que yo no te he hecho nada.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: pongas

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. situation_matching B2

Phrase: '¡Qué chula está la niña!' (Meaning: The girl is very pretty/cute)

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Mexico

In Mexico, 'chulo/a' is a common and affectionate way to say someone is pretty or cute.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No 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.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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ser un creído

synonym

To be stuck-up

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ser un fantasma

similar

To be a show-off/liar

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qué guay

synonym

How cool

🔗

chulería

builds on

Cockiness / Arrogance

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papi chulo

specialized form

A handsome, confident man

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