Charro = Cowboy?

Question

I heard during the Rose Parade commentary that Mexicans typically use the word "charro" or "charo" for the English word "cowboy." I had never heard this and had only understood "vaquero" to have that meaning. Any insight'

Answer 1

Sí, la palabra "charro" es jerga hispanica, significa "cowboy".

Answer 2

cha·rro -rra

adj.

1. figurative (tosco) rustic, unsophisticated
2. figurative, colloquial (de mal gusto) gaudy, flashy
3. Mexico (pintoresco) picturesque
4. (diestro) skilled in horsemanship

m. & f.

1. (campesino) Salamancan peasant
2. (tosco) yokel, bumpkin

m.

1. Cuba game similar to marbles
2. Mexico (jinete) charro, cowboy
3. (sombrero) wide-brimmed hat