Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
chulear
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃuleˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbboast
Example
Siempre chulea con su coche nuevo.
He always boasts about his new car.
More examples
Siempre chulea de sus notas en clase.
He always shows off his grades in class.
Core concept
Person loudly boasting and gesturing to emphasize achievements.
Common phrases
chulear delante de los demás
show off in front of others
chulear de sus notas
show off one's grades
Similar words
presumir: Presents possessions or talents to others as evidence of status or worth.
alardear: Exaggerates one's qualities or deeds in speech to seem more impressive.
fardar: Flaunts possessions or deeds in an attention-seeking, flashy manner.
pavonearse: Uses proud, showy mannerisms and posture to draw admiration and notice.
Definition in Spanish
Significa presumir ante otros, destacando posesiones o logros para llamar la atención.
Word origin
Built from the noun chulo (a swaggering or conceited person) plus -ear to make a verb meaning 'to do what a chulo does,' i.e., to flaunt or boast.
Usage tips
- Often carries a negative or critical tone, so expect chulear to label annoying show-off behavior rather than neutral pride.
Other meanings
- show offverb
- flauntverb
Opposites
- reservarsekeep to oneselfverb
Related words
- chuleríabraggingnoun