No. 10,160 in Spanish

chulo

"Chulo" can mean "cool" or "cute," but it can also mean "cocky" or "arrogant," depending on context.

In a sentence

Ese coche es muy chulo.
That car is very cool.
Here, 'chulo' is used to describe something as 'cool' or appealing, in a colloquial, positive sense.
No seas tan chulo delante de los demás.
Don't be so cocky in front of others.
In this context, 'chulo' refers to being arrogant or excessively self-assured, depending on tone and situation.
Mi vecino trabaja como chulo en la ciudad.
My neighbor works as a pimp in the city.
In this case, 'chulo' carries the meaning of a pimp, referring to a specific profession or role, influenced by context and use.

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