poblano

poblano(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. from Puebla
Mi tía poblana vino al D.F. a visitarme el fin de semana pasado.My aunt from Puebla came to Mexico City to visit me last weekend.
2. (inhabitant of a village)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. village
Ese hombre poblano de ahí es muy respetado entre los demás lugareños.That village man there is very respected among the rest of the villagers.
b. small-town
La gente poblana se sintió superior a los granjeros.The small-town people felt superior to the farmers.
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
3. (inhabitant of a village)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. villager
Los poblanos me recomendaron varios sitios que debía visitar.The villagers recommended several places for me to visit.
a. native of Puebla
Los poblanos y los chilangos no se llevan muy bien.Natives of Puebla and natives of Mexico City don't get along very well.
b. inhabitant of Puebla
Los poblanos siempre me trataban muy bien cuando iba de visita.The inhabitants of Puebla always treated me kindly when I visited the city.
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