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"Sangrón" is a noun which is often translated as "nuisance", and "palero" is a noun which is often translated as "liar". Learn more about the difference between "sangrón" and "palero" below.
el sangrón, la sangrona, sangrón(
sahng
-
grohn
)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(annoying person)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. nuisance
No soporto a mi hermano; es un verdadero sangrón.I can't stand my brother; he's such a nuisance.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(irritating)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. annoying
El carácter sangrón de Marcos hace que sea muy desagradable trabajar con él.Marcos' annoying character makes it very unpleasant to work with him.
b. disagreeable
La tipa sangrona que trabajaba en la agencia nos dijo bruscamente que tomáramos asiento.The disagreeable woman who worked at the agency brusquely told us to take a seat.
3. (charging too much)
Regionalism used in Honduras
(Honduras)
a. overpriced
Conozco a pocos traductores sangrones. Todos cobran demasiado poco.I know few overpriced translators. Most of them charge too little.
4. (crude)
Regionalism used in El Salvador
(El Salvador)
a. vulgar
Mi hermano contó un chiste sangrón en la cena familiar, y mis padres le reprendieron.My brother told a vulgar joke during the family dinner, and my parents scolded him.
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el palero(
pah
-
leh
-
roh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(someone who lies)
Regionalism used in Peru
(Peru)
a. liar
Ese palero me dijo que tiene dos coches deportivos.That liar told me that he has two sports cars.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. plant
El palero levantó la mano inmediatamente cuando el mago pidió un voluntario.The plant raised his hand immediately when the magician asked for a volunteer.
3. (religious)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
a. palo practitioner
El palero nos explicó la importancia de la veneración de los ancestros.The palo practitioner explained to us the importance of the veneration of one's ancestors.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(someone who lies)
Regionalism used in Peru
(Peru)
a. liar (noun)
¿Por qué tienes que ser tan palera, María? ¡Di la verdad!Why do you have to be such a liar, Maria? Tell the truth!
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