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norteño

northern

adjective nohr-TEH-nyoh Rare

Also means

northerner

Usage Note

Norteño means 'northern' as an adjective (el acento norteño — 'the northern accent') and as a noun it refers to a person from the north of a country. In Mexico, norteño has a strong cultural identity: música norteña is a genre of folk music from northern Mexico characterised by accordion and bajo sexto. The feminine form is norteña.

Examples

"El acento norteño es muy característico."

Natural Translation

The northern accent is very distinctive.

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