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machete

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nounmasculineslang
  1. machete
  2. mediocre method for obtaining somewhat accurate results; shortcut
  3. man, bro, homie
  4. penis

Forms

noun

singularmachete
pluralmachetes

Used in the library

  • Miles de campesinos lo siguieron con machetes y palos.Thousands of farmers followed him with machetes and sticks.A2El Grito de Dolores — The Cry of Dolores
  • Otros bailan el congo, con sombreros de flores y un machete de madera, o el garabato, donde la muerte persigue a los bailarines.Others dance the congo, with flower hats and a wooden machete, or the garabato, where death chases the dancers.B1El Carnaval de Barranquilla — The Barranquilla Carnival
  • Mi abuelo afila el machete antes de cortar los cocos.My grandfather sharpens the machete before cutting the coconuts.B2Otra vez, por favor (22) — Once more, please (22) (B2)
  • Mi abuelo afila el machete antes de cortar la caña.My grandfather sharpens the machete before cutting the cane.B2Otra vez, por favor (28) — Once more, please (28) (B2)

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