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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
noun
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
palurdo
noun
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
chúntaro
noun
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
gueishpo
noun
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.

What does "yokel" mean?

  1. noun An unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
    "The city slickers laughed at what they assumed was a yokel from the sticks."
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yokel in a sentence

  • 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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