mameluco
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el mameluco(
mah
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meh
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loo
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (jumpsuit) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Regionalism used in the United States
Cuando estaba embarazada, me ponía mamelucos porque eran más cómodos.While I was pregnant, I used to wear overalls because they were more comfortable.
b. dungarees (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Si te pones un mameluco, basta con llevar debajo una camiseta.If you wear dungarees, you can just wear a t-shirt underneath.
2. (protective garment) (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. coveralls (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El mameluco del mecánico estaba repleto de manchas de aceite.The mechanic's coveralls were covered in grease stains.
b. overalls (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los obreros llevan un mameluco para no mancharse de pintura.The workers wear overalls so they don't get covered in paint.
3. (baby clothing) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. romper
Llevo en la bolsa del bebé varios mamelucos por si se mancha uno.I carry several rompers in my baby bag in case one gets dirty.
c. romper suit (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El niño no estaba cómodo en el mameluco porque le apretaba.The baby wasn't comfortable in his romper suit because it was too tight.
d. Babygro (registered trademark) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is a proprietary term owned by a brand (e.g., iPod).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Compré unos cuantos mamelucos para recién nacidos para cuando nazca el bebé.I've bought a few newborn Babygros for when the baby comes.
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).
5. (colloquial) (stupid person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. idiot
El marido de Jeru es un mameluco. Solo piensa en el fútbol y la cerveza.Jeru's husband is an idiot. All he thinks about is football and beer.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
6. (colloquial) (idiot)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. stupid
¿Cómo puedes ser tan mameluco como para tragarte sus mentiras?How can you be so stupid to fall for his lies?
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