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Verb conjugation

enchularse

to become a ruffian; to become someone's bitch

Usage

Reflexive verb from chulo, with a regional and colloquial sense of getting cocky or turning into a hustler; the data also records a crude sense. Regular -ar verb, informal and not a word for beginners.

Examples
  • Se enchuló con el primer sueldo. — He got cocky with his first salary.
  • No te enchules por un éxito. — Don't get above yourself after one success.
  • Se enchuló y dejó de saludar. — He got full of himself and stopped saying hello.
Common mistake

Using it neutrally. The meaning varies by country and it can sound insulting, so check local usage before using it.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

túenchúlate
nosotrosenchulémonos
vosotrosenchulaos

Other

Gerund (gerundio)

enchulándose

Past participle (participio)

enchulado

Infinitive (infinitivo)

enchularse

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Frequently asked questions

What does "enchularse" mean?

"enchularse" means "to become a ruffian; to become someone's bitch".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "enchularse"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "enchularse" is: tú enchúlate, nosotros enchulémonos, vosotros enchulaos.

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