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what does "de bien" mean?

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From Garcia-Marquez Vivir para contarla: un nativo de bien...entró en una cantina...

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updated Jun 3, 2011
posted by dharrispdx

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Hi and welcome to the forum.

"Hombre de bien" = honest man

So, I'd say "un nativo de bien" would mean an honest native.

updated Jun 3, 2011
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
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Like Mariana said.

How about "a man of good"?

updated Jun 3, 2011
posted by chileno
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He belongs to a good family, I mean with money $$$. Or he is a good person an honest man.

updated Jun 3, 2011
posted by 00a4c226