paisa
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el paisa, la paisa(
pay
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sah
)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. (fellow countryperson) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. compatriot
Hoy nos reunimos con varios paisas a tomar unos tragos y charlar sobre nuestro país. ¿Quieres venir?Today we'll gather with several compatriots to have some drinks and to talk about our country. Do you want to join us?
2. (person born in Colombia) (Ecuador) (Panama) (Venezuela)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Panama
Regionalism used in Venezuela
a. Colombian
Hay dos paisas en mi clase. - ¿De qué zona?There are two Colombians in my class. - From what region?
a. Panamanian of Chinese descent
Hay más de 150,000 paisas viviendo en Panamá.There are more than 150,000 Panamanians of Chinese descent living in Panama.
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