chueca (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

[tʃuˈeka]

Usage

The word "chueca" is colloquially used in Spanish. It is primarily an informal term used in Spain.

It is more commonly used in oral speech rather than in written context.

Example Sentences

1. Me encontré a Pablo en la chueca hoy.

2. I met Pablo in the gay neighborhood today.

3. La chueca está llena de vida los fines de semana.

4. The lively part of town is full of people on weekends.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Chueca" is often used as a part of idiomatic expressions in Spain. Here are some examples:

1. Andar por Chueca
2. Meaning: To be gay.

3. Example: A Juan le gusta andar por Chueca.

   • Juan likes to be around the gay area.

4. Ponerse chueca

5. Meaning: To go crooked, to get tipsy.

6. Example: Después de unas copas, se puso chueca.

   • After a few drinks, he got tipsy.

7. Estar hecho un Chueca

8. Meaning: To be very happy.
9. Example: Desde que aprobó el examen, está hecho un Chueca.
   • Ever since he passed the test, he's been very happy.

Etymology

The word "chueca" comes from the Spanish term "chueco," which means crooked or bent.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:

• Gay area, lively neighborhood, vibrant part of town.

• Antonyms:

• Quiet street, reserved area, non-gay district.