In Latin American slang, 'machetero' usually refers to a street-wise person who is always looking for ways to make money, sometimes through dubious means. In some contexts, it can also refer to a guerrilla fighter.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan es un machetero, siempre está buscando cómo ganar más dinero.
- English: Juan is a hustler, he is always looking for ways to make more money.