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/Sounds like "CHOO" (as in "choose") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

A pretty, attractive woman or something cute and stylish in Mexico and Spain. It's a sweet, versatile compliment that can range from tender to flirty depending on the tone and familiarity between people.

Examples

You look really chula today, where are you headed?

Your new house is so chula, I love the decor.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Papusa

In Central America, someone who is deflated, unmotivated, and stuck: too low-energy to do anything about their situation. Andar achantado is being in a slump and not reacting.