palero

el palero(
pah
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leh
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roh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(someone who lies)
Regionalism used in Peru
(Peru)
a. liar
Ese palero me dijo que tiene dos coches deportivos.That liar told me that he has two sports cars.
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. plant
El palero levantó la mano inmediatamente cuando el mago pidió un voluntario.The plant raised his hand immediately when the magician asked for a volunteer.
3. (religious)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
a. palo practitioner
El palero nos explicó la importancia de la veneración de los ancestros.The palo practitioner explained to us the importance of the veneration of one's ancestors.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(someone who lies)
Regionalism used in Peru
(Peru)
a. liar (noun)
¿Por qué tienes que ser tan palera, María? ¡Di la verdad!Why do you have to be such a liar, Maria? Tell the truth!
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