chucho

This is the 6662nd most frequent Spanish word.


chucho

"Chucho" can mean "dog" (informal) or "stingy" depending on the context.


In this context, 'chucho' informally refers to a dog.

Mi vecino tiene un chucho que siempre ladra.

My neighbor has a dog that always barks.


Here, 'chucho' colloquially means someone who is stingy or miserly.

Carlos suele ser muy chucho con su dinero.

Carlos tends to be very stingy with his money.


In this instance, 'chucho' describes a feeling of coldness or chill, often caused by fear or a brisk breeze.

Al entrar en el cuarto frío, sentí un chucho en la espalda.

Upon entering the cold room, I felt a chill on my back.