chalán

el chalán, la chalana(
chah
-
lahn
)
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. horse dealer
En la feria había varios chalanes negociando el precio de un semental.In the fair there were several horse dealers negotiating the price of a stud horse.
2. (one who trains horses)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. horse breaker
El chalán del circo consiguió amaestrar a las dos yeguas en unos meses.The circus's horse breaker broke in the two mares in a few months.
a. shark
No hagas negocios con Jaime, es un chalán y sabe cómo engañarte para ganar siempre.Do not do business with Jaime, he is a shark and knows how to fool you so that he always wins.
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