chango

el chango(
chahng
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goh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (primate)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. monkey
¡Los changos nos robaron toda la fruta que teníamos en la mesa!The monkeys stole all of the fruit we had on the table!
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
2. (youngster)
Regionalism used in Argentina
(Argentina)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
(Bolivia)
a. kid
No te preocupes, los changos están jugando en el patio.Don't worry, the kids are playing in the yard.
3. (humorist)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
a. joker
Mi tío es un chango; es difícil tomarlo en serio.My uncle is a joker; it's hard to take him seriously.
b. prankster
Los changos se divirtieron mirando a la gente caer en su trampa.The pranksters had a great time watching people fall into their trap.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
4. (mischievous)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
a. playful
Él es una persona muy changa. Le gusta bromear todo el tiempo.He's a very playful person. He likes to joke around all of the time.
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