CaliSlang

ñero

nyeh-rohnoun
Spanish & ChicanoVulgarDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional

Know it. Don't throw it. This is the real heat — here so you can clock it in a song, a comment, or the next table over. Take it for a spin and you'll find out who still wants to talk to you.

Definition

A dark-skinned person or friend.

Examples

  • He's a ñero with a love for classic cars.

  • She's a ñera who's passionate about art.

  • We're ñeros who grew up in the same neighborhood.

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At a glance

Track
Spanish & Chicano
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
noun

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