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/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "grah" (as in "grant")/

Meaning

A person from the countryside or a small town who moves to the city. In Ecuador, 'chagra' can be neutral or slightly mocking depending on tone, it marks someone as unfamiliar with urban life. Some wear it proudly as a badge of rural roots.

Examples

They call him chagra because he didn't know the subway when he arrived in Quito.

Some people are proud to be chagras and celebrate their roots.

Word family

In Mexico, a young man from a wealthy family who flaunts his money, luxury goods, and status in an arrogant, showy way. A "mirrey" lives for parties, designer brands, and acting superior.