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zambo, el zambo, la zamba(
sahm
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bah
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (bowlegged)
a. knock-kneed
Paola camina diferente porque es zamba.Paola walks differently because she's knock-kneed.
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).
2. (person of mixed race) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. person of mixed African and Amerindian ancestry
Las costumbres y la cultura musical de los zambos que viven en la costa son extraordinarias.The customs and the music culture of the zambos living on the coast are extraordinary.
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