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rapero

rapper

noun rrah-PEH-roh Rare

Origin: From English rapper, from rap (music genre).

Usage Note

Rapero is the standard Spanish term for a rap musician; the feminine is rapera. In some Latin American countries raper (unadapted loanword) is also used but rapero/a is more integrated into the language. Do not confuse with ratero (petty thief), which sounds different but could trip up learners.

Examples

"El rapero lanzó un nuevo álbum esta semana."

Natural Translation

The rapper released a new album this week.

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