chulo

cool, flashy

adjective noun CHOO-loh Rare

Also means

pimp

Usage Note

Chulo in Spain is a very common informal adjective meaning cool, cute, or flashy: ¡Qué chulo ese coche! (What a cool car!). As a noun it historically meant 'pimp,' and this meaning is still understood — context and tone distinguish the two. In Latin America the adjective sense is far less common and the negative noun sense tends to dominate, so use with care.

Examples

"Lleva unas zapatillas muy chulas."

Natural Translation

He's wearing some very cool trainers.

Literal Translation

He-wears some trainers very cool.

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