borreguero - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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borreguero (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word borreguero is a noun in the Spanish language.

Phonetic Transcription

Phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /bo.reˈɣe.ɾo/

Translation Options into English

The term borreguero translates into English as: - shepherd (in a colloquial sense, referring to someone who herds sheep) - (less commonly) a person who is overly passive or compliant

Meaning and Usage

Borreguero generally refers to a person who herds sheep. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe someone who follows others without questioning or lacks individuality. The word is typically used in rural or agricultural contexts but can also appear in discussions about conformity and social behavior.

It is not one of the most frequently used words in daily conversation, but it can be found in both oral and written contexts, particularly in literature or discussions related to pastoral life.

Example Sentences

  1. El borreguero cuida del rebaño durante toda la noche.
  2. The shepherd takes care of the flock all night long.

  3. No quiero ser un borreguero y seguir a la multitud sin pensar.

  4. I don't want to be a sheep and follow the crowd without thinking.

  5. Mi abuelo solía ser borreguero y conocía a cada oveja por su nombre.

  6. My grandfather used to be a shepherd and knew each sheep by its name.

Idiomatic Expressions

While borreguero itself might not be used as frequently in idioms, the concept behind the word has given rise to certain colloquial expressions that reflect conformity or a lack of independent thought.

Examples

  1. "No seas borreguero, piensa por ti mismo."
  2. "Don't be a sheep, think for yourself."

  3. "En la sociedad actual, muchos eligen ser borregueros en lugar de líderes."

  4. "In today's society, many choose to be sheep instead of leaders."

  5. "El borreguero sigue la voz del pastor sin cuestionar."

  6. "The shepherd follows the voice of the pastor without questioning."

  7. "A veces, ser borreguero parece más fácil que tomar decisiones."

  8. "Sometimes, being a sheep seems easier than making decisions."

Etymology

The word borreguero originates from the Spanish word borrego, which means "lamb" or "young sheep," combined with the suffix -ero, which denotes a person associated with or involved in a particular activity. Therefore, it literally means "one who herds sheep."

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23-07-2024