matrero

matrero, el matrero, la matrera
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cunning
Es sabido que es un negociador matrero. - ¡Bueno, es abogado!It is well known that he's a cunning negotiator. - Well, he's a lawyer!
b. sly
Ten cuidado: es un tipo matrero; no hagas negocios con él.Be careful - he's a sly guy; don't make deals with him.
a. suspicious
Me miró con ojos matreros. Era evidente que sabía que algo estaba ocurriendo.She looked at me with suspicious eyes. It was obvious she knew something was going on.
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
a. fugitive
Pronto, se volvió evidente que este hombre era un matrero que buscaba refugio lejos de la ciudad.Soon, it became clear that this man was a fugitive seeking refuge away from the city.
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