ranchera

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Mexican song performed solo with a guitar.
  2. A female ranch or rancho owner
  3. A female ranch or rancho worker

Pronunciation

/ɹænˈt͡ʃɛɹə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ranchera.wav

Word forms

ranchera rancheras

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish ranchera (in Spanish the ending "a" usually is for feminine terms, like in this case, because originally is an adjective for música and/or canción, which are feminine nouns).

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