In Mexico, 'franelero' refers to an informal valet, usually unauthorized or unregulated, who 'guards' or reserves parking spaces in the streets and asks for a tip in return. The term 'franela' usually refers to the cloth they raise to signal drivers about the free space.
Examples
- Spanish: El franelero me ayudó a encontrar un lugar para estacionar en la calle congestionada.
- English: The franelero helped me find a parking spot on the busy street.