carabinero

carabineer

el carabinero(

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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. (military)

a. carabineer

Los carabineros avanzaron en el frente de batalla.The carabineers advanced on the front line.

b. carbineer

Los carabineros abrieron fuego contra los rebeldes.The carbineers opened fire against the rebels.

c. rifleman

El carabinero falló y delató la posición de las tropas.The rifleman missed and gave away the position of the troops.

2. (animal)

a. Scarlet shrimp

Buceando muy en lo profundo del mar, puede ser que veas un carabinero.If you dive deep down in the sea, you may take see a Scarlet shrimp.

3. (culinary)

a. Scarlet shrimp

Yo quiero los carabineros y una copa de vino blanco, por favor.I'll have the Scarlet shrimp and a glass of white wine, please.

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

4. (customs officer)

Regionalism used in Spain

(Spain)

a. border guard

La carabinera me pidió mi pasaporte y me preguntó sobre los motivos de mi viaje.The border guard asked for my passport and about the reasons for my trip.

5. (police)

Regionalism used in Bolivia

(Bolivia)

Regionalism used in Chile

(Chile)

Regionalism used in Colombia

(Colombia)

a. police officer

Desde el robo al banco, hay carabineros vigilando la entrada.Since the bank robbery, there are police officers guarding the entrance.

b. policeman (masculine)

Un carabinero fue condecorado por su valentía durante el operativo.A policeman was decorated for his bravery during the operation.

c. policewoman (feminine)

Una carabinera que estaba en el café durante el asalto persiguió al ladrón.A policewoman who was at the café at the time of the robbery chased the thief.

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