ranchero

[ran-chair-oh, rahn-che-raw]

noun

plural

rancheros 

1. a rancher.

ranchero

/ rɑːnˈtʃɛərəʊ /

noun

1. another word for rancher

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranchero¹

1820–30; < Spanish, equivalent to ranch ( o ) ranch + -ero < Latin -ārius -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranchero¹

C19: from American Spanish

Example Sentences

“My intention was never to be more ranchero than José Alfredo Jiménez, or a better bolerista than Armando Manzanero,” he clarifies.

From Los Angeles Times

Other wins for Mexican subgenres included Grupo Frontera’s “El Comienzo” for norteño album, Chiquis’ “Diamantes” for banda album and Alejandro Fernandez’s “Te Llevo En La Sangre” for ranchero/mariachi album.

From Los Angeles Times

El Cabrito’s commitment to its community extends to the menu, where you’ll find big caloric platters such as El Ranchero and the aptly named Tres Animales.

From Washington Post

One afternoon, I ordered the El Ranchero and was overwhelmed by its largesse: crusty flaps of cecina, thin seasoned strips of griddled chicken, slippery lengths of nopales and, for good measure, a pair of fried eggs.

From Washington Post

Just like Lita’s home, the faint melody of ranchero music is coming from deep within the red mountain.

From Literature

Related Words

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