ranchero
Americannoun
plural
rancherosnoun
Etymology
Origin of ranchero
1820–30; < Spanish, equivalent to ranch ( o ) ranch + -ero < Latin -ārius -ary
Example Sentences
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“Roberto Carlos had to sing ranchero, Vikki Carr had to record ranchero. Celia Cruz came in with a mariachi. I accept recording with everybody, as long as it’s with a mariachi.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2021
But in fact, more than shaved truffle, more than freshly peeled oranges or chocolate-cake baking, simmering ranchero sauce is the scent that I still miss and crave.
From New York Times • May 19, 2021
“This one is the king. It gets its own sauce,” he said, ladling on something that tasted like a cross between a ranchero and an enchilada sauce.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2020
Un ranchero de Texas está enamorado de una mujer que se casará con otro hombre.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2019
Once, she even made us a pizza with stinky ranchero cheese.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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