ferrocarrilero
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el ferrocarrilero, la ferrocarrilera, ferrocarrilero(
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)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).
1. (occupation) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. railroad worker (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los ferrocarrileros trabajan largas jornadas, de día y de noche.Railroad workers work long hours, day and night.
b. railway worker (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El ferrocarrilero cabeceó por un segundo y se salió de las vías.The railway worker nodded off for a second and went off the track.
c. railwayman (masculine)
El ferrocarrilero presionó el botón de alto al ver que alguien estaba parado en las vías.The railwayman pushed the stop button when he saw someone standing on the tracks.
d. railwaywoman (feminine)
Sonia es una de las ferrocarrileras que trabaja en esta estación.Sonia is one of the railwaywomen who works in this station.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (related to railroad) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. rail
El sistema ferrocarrilero fue una de las mayores contribuciones durante su presidencia.The rail system was one of the greatest contributions during his presidency.
b. railroad (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La empresa ferrocarrilera trató de deslindarse del accidente.The railroad company tried to deny its responsibility from the accident.
c. railway (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El transporte ferrocarrilero ha hecho más eficiente el comercio nacional.The railway transport has made national commerce more efficient.
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