Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

chula vista

English translation:

pleasant view

Aug 26, 2002 18:48
22 yrs ago
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Spanish term

chula vista

Non-PRO Spanish to English Other
name of southern California community between San Diego and Mexican border. "chula" may be a Mexican or local native term.

Proposed translations

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pretty

It is a Mexican term. It could be either pretty, nice, good looking, pleasant, according to the context...
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agree LoreAC (X)
2 days 12 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: " I appreciated all the answers and comments. AND, to Jane Lamb-Ruiz: please excuse my anonymity; it was not with any intent. I'll make it a point to register with my next query. Mil gracias al todos. Roy Wallace (en Canada)"
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pretty view

Chulo is cute....
Peer comment(s):

agree kmreder (X) : All of these answers are correct. chulo is Mexican slang for all the adjectives you've been given here and vista=view
25 mins
agree Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X) : of course
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great/cool/wonderful view

chulo/a is slang for good.

HTH

Rick
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Cute view

regards,
wl
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Peer comment(s):

agree Henry Hinds : Right... "¡ponte a la vista, chula!" (if you're male, please don't take a fence).
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agree Rosa Garcia : mrsrag1981/I think it is a proper name and should be left as is.
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