chulo
/ˈt͡ʃulo/
The Spanish phrase for pimp daddy is chulo.
chulo refers to a man who manages prostitutes for profit.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈtʃulo/.
Did you know?
- The word chulo is etymologically related to the English word 'infant'. It comes from the Italian ciullo, a shortening of fanciullo, which is based on the Latin īnfāns.
- The word chulo is also used as an adjective in Spain to describe something as 'cool' or 'pretty'.
- While it can mean a pimp, in many parts of Spain, calling someone a chulo means they are 'cocky' or 'cheeky'.
Examples in context
- Ese hombre es un chulo.That man is a pimp.
- El chulo controlaba todo el negocio.The pimp controlled the entire business.
- La policía arrestó al chulo anoche.The police arrested the pimp last night.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a news report about a crime.
- DanielLa policía arrestó al chulo ayer.The police arrested the pimp yesterday.
- LucíaMenos mal que lo atraparon.Thank goodness they caught him.
- DanielTenía a muchas mujeres bajo su control.He had many women under his control.
- LucíaEsos hombres son muy peligrosos.Those men are very dangerous.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chulo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chulo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
