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Home » Words » huaso

huaso

A term used in Chile to refer to country people, especially those from rural areas. It's similar to 'cowboy' in English. Sometimes it can be used to describe someone who is clumsy or unsophisticated.

Examples

  • Spanish: Ese hombre es un huaso, vive en el campo y trabaja con los animales todo el día.
  • English: That man is a huaso, he lives in the countryside and works with animals all day.

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