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    Chula (en. Cool)

    /ˈt͡ʃula/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person (usually a woman) who is attractive or beautiful.
    That girl is very chula.
    Esa chica es muy chula.
    An object that is pretty or pleasing to the eye.
    Those shoes are very chulos.
    Esos zapatos son muy chulos.
    A colloquial term to refer to something that is cool or high quality.
    That movie was chula.
    Esa película fue chula.

    Etymology

    It comes from Old Spanish, related to the term 'chulear', which means 'to do something skillfully'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a chula
    To have a good appearance or style.
    tener un chula
    to be chula/o
    To be in good shape or to look good.
    estar chula/o
    to do something chulo
    To perform something impressively or attractively.
    hacer algo chulo

    Related Words

    chulito
    A person who is conceited or who thinks they are superior.
    chulito
    chulera
    A regional term used in some parts of Spain to describe something daring or brazen.
    chulera

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in some places to describe something that is impressive or exceptional.
    That party was chula.
    Esa fiesta estuvo chula.
    It is used to refer to a person who feels proud or boasts about their qualities.
    Don't be so chula.
    No seas tan chula.