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el mataperro, la mataperra
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. (colloquial) (street youngster) (Cuba) (Peru)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in Peru
a. urchin
Cuando salimos del restaurante, dos mataperros nos pidieron unas monedasWhen we left the restaurant, two urchins asked us for some coins.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (automobile) (Bolivia) (Peru) (Puerto Rico)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Peru
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. bull bar
Los mataperros de acero están prohibidos porque representan una amenaza para los peatones.Steel bull bars are illegal because they pose a threat to pedestrians.
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