English–Spanish

“boast” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃuleˈaɾ/

Example

Siempre chulea con su coche nuevo.

He always boasts about his new car.

Illustration for chulear (boast)

How to say “boast” in Spanish

“Boast” in Spanish is chulear.

Person loudly boasting and gesturing to emphasize achievements.

Full entry for chulear: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chulear

Siempre chulea de sus notas en clase.

He always shows off his grades in class.

Tips for using chulear

  • Often carries a negative or critical tone, so expect chulear to label annoying show-off behavior rather than neutral pride.

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