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ranchero, el ranchero, la ranchera(
rrahn
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cheh
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roh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. country (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los mariachis tocaron música ranchera.The mariachis played country music.
2. (colloquial) (timid) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. shy
Daniel es un poco ranchero y no se anima a invitar a salir a María.Daniel is a bit shy and doesn't dare to ask Maria out.
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).
a. rancher (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los rancheros están esquilando las ovejas.The ranchers are shearing the sheep.
4. (profession)
a. mess cook
El ranchero les sirvió pescado y papas a la tripulación.The mess cook served fish and potatoes to the crewmembers.
a. peasant
Muchos rancheros se mudaron a la ciudad y trabajaron en fábricas.Many peasants moved to the city and worked in factories.
b. country person
¡Por supuesto que Diego sabe andar a caballo! Él es ranchero.Of course Diego knows how to ride! He's a country person.
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