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"Campera" is a form of "campera", a noun which is often translated as "jacket". "Campestre" is an adjective which is often translated as "country". Learn more about the difference between "campestre" and "campera" below.
campestre(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
la campera(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (clothing) (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. jacket
¡No te olvides la campera! A la noche puede refrescar.Don't forget your jacket! It might get colder at night.
b. bomber jacket
Las camperas de cuero de imitación están de moda este año.Faux leather bomber jackets are in vogue this year.
2. (footwear)
a. cowboy boot
El terreno es un poco áspero. Te recomiendo que te pongas camperas.The terrain is a bit rough. I suggest you wear cowboy boots.
