coimero
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coimero
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (who receives bribes) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. easily-bribed
Los funcionarios corruptos y los policías coimeros abundan en esta ciudad.Corrupt government officials and easily-bribed cops abound in this city.
b. crooked
Los ciudadanos están hartos de ser gobernados por políticos coimeros que solo buscan llenar sus bolsillos.Citizens are tired of being governed by crooked politicians who are only looking to fill their pockets.
c. bent (slang) (United Kingdom)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El activista acusó al teniente de no ser más que otro policía coimero.The activist accused the lieutenant of being nothing more than another bent cop.
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).
2. (person who receives bribes) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. bribe-taker
Bajo la nueva ley, los coimeros podrán ser penalizados con hasta un año de cárcel.Under the new law, bribe-takers could be penalized with up to one year in jail.
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