How to Pronounce "cholos"
word
ˈtʃoʊloʊz
CHOH-lohz
ˈtʃəʊləʊz
CHOH-lohz
Definition
'Cholos' refers to a Latin American urban youth subculture, often associated with distinctive street fashion, tattoos, and sometimes, but not always, with gang culture—especially among Mexican-American communities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃoʊloʊz
British English
ˈtʃəʊləʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHOH-lohz
UK
CHOH-lohz
Listen in Context
Many cholos wear baggy pants and flannel shirts.
Some cholos express themselves through tattoos.
The movie shows a group of cholos in Los Angeles.
Back in high school, some kids tried to dress like cholos to look cool.