cambalache
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el cambalache(
kahm
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bah
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lah
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cheh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (colloquial) (exchange)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. swap (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Las madres del vecindario organizaron un cambalache comunitario para intercambio de ropa.The mothers in the neighborhood organized a community clothing swap.
2. (old-fashioned) (store) (Paraguay) (River Plate)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
Regionalism used in Paraguay
a. thrift store (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En los cambalaches, puedes encontrar cosas tan diversas como una biblia y un calefón.At thrift stores, you can find such diverse things as a Bible and a water heater.
b. junk shop (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Compré estos vaqueros de segunda mano en el cambalache de mi calle.I bought these second-hand jeans at the junk shop on my street.
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