camaronear
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camaronear
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to catch shrimp) (Andes) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. to go shrimping
¿Cuál es el mejor momento para camaronear? - Cuando la marea esta baja y, preferentemente, de noche.What is the best time to go shrimping? - When the tide is low, and preferably at night.
2. (colloquial) (to change allegiance) (Peru)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Peru
a. to change sides
Se esperaba que el senador Rivas votara a favor del proyecto de ley, pero a último momento camaroneó y votó en contra.Senator Rivas was expected to vote for the bill, but at the last minute he changed sides and voted against.
3. (colloquial) (to work from time to time) (Costa Rica) (Nicaragua) (Panama)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
Regionalism used in Panama
a. to work odd jobs
Tras veinte años trabajando en la fábrica, lo despidieron sin indemnización, y ahora tiene que camaronear para sobrevivir.After twenty years working in the factory, he was sacked without compensation, and now he has to work odd jobs to survive.
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