mataperro

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).
masculine or feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(street youngster)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Peru
(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).
masculine noun
2. (automobile)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
(Bolivia)
Regionalism used in Peru
(Peru)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(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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