ranchero
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of ranchero
1820–30; < Spanish, equivalent to ranch ( o ) ranch + -ero < Latin -ārius -ary
Example Sentences
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The tots may get soggy under the generous application of lime crema and ranchero salsa, but you know what?
From Washington Post • May 2, 2022
She even tackles ranchero music in “La Reina”, which she says is a tribute to the recently deceased Vicente Fernández, who famously performed José Alfredo Jiménez’s Mexican classic “El Rey.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022
A charcoal sketch from 1960 shows a ranchero, his face turned to the side, anxiety in his eyes and sorrow in his mouth.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2020
Un ranchero de Texas está enamorado de una mujer que se casará con otro hombre.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2019
Just like Lita’s home, the faint melody of ranchero music is coming from deep within the red mountain.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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