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ranchar
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to stay during the night) (Caribbean) (Mexico) (South America)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. to spend the night
Lucina no tiene vivienda. Suele ranchar en un refugio.Lucinda's homeless. She usually spends the night at a shelter.
2. (colloquial) (to spend time with friends) (Argentina)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Argentina
a. to hang out
Vamos a ranchar con los pibes a lo de Juan. ¿Venís?We're going to hang out with the boys at Juan's place. Are you coming?
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