carreta
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of carreta
An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45; from Colonial Spanish (southwestern U.S.), Spanish, equivalent to carr(o) “cart” ( see car 1) + -eta noun suffix ( cf. -ette)
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Learn about the hand-painted oxcarts of Costa Rica, the carreta, then make your own miniature carreta.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2014
A young girl leaped out of the carreta, tripped nimbly across the square, in the direction of the church, and passed within the portal.
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by L. Evans
He passed the stand, rode up to the carreta, and, dismounting, kissed his mother and sister.
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by L. Evans
The latter was observed, with a clouded countenance, strolling around, occasionally approaching the carreta, and glancing somewhat rudely towards the group.
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by L. Evans
About the time that she was leaving the portal a carreta drove into the plaza, and halted in a remote corner.
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by L. Evans
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