yokel in Spanish
yokel in Spanish is paleto, palurdo, chúntaro — yokel means an unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
yokel in Spanish
paleto
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
palurdo
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
chúntaro
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
gueishpo
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
What does "yokel" mean?
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noun An unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
"They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels."
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yokel in a sentence
- They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels.
- The city slickers laughed at what they assumed was a yokel from the sticks.
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What is "yokel" in Spanish?
"yokel" in Spanish is paleto, palurdo, chúntaro. yokel means: An unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
How do you use "yokel" in a sentence?
Example: "The city slickers laughed at what they assumed was a yokel from the sticks." In Spanish, "yokel" is paleto, palurdo, chúntaro.
Are there other ways to say "yokel" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "yokel": paleto, palurdo, chúntaro, gueishpo.
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