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Home » Words » cabecita negra

cabecita negra

A pejorative term used in Argentina to refer to working class or poor people, particularly those from the northern provinces who migrated to Buenos Aires in search of better opportunities. The term translates literally to 'little black head', referring to the dark hair common among these populations.

Examples

  • Spanish: Los cabecitas negras fueron despreciados por la alta sociedad de Buenos Aires.
  • English: The 'cabecitas negras' were looked down upon by the high society of Buenos Aires.

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