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The Slang of Classic Salsa: Words That Celia Cruz, Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades Brought to the World
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Meaning
A rural Puerto Rican, someone from the countryside or mountain towns of the island. Once used with condescension, jíbaro has been reclaimed as a proud symbol of Puerto Rican identity: hardworking, humble, and deeply rooted in the land and culture of the island.
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“My grandfather was a true country man from Utuado, came to San Juan with one suitcase.”
“Even though he lives in the city, he has the soul of a jíbaro.”
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/Sounds like "HEE" (as in "he") + "bah" (as in "bar") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Meaning
A rural Puerto Rican, someone from the countryside or mountain towns of the island. Once used with condescension, jíbaro has been reclaimed as a proud symbol of Puerto Rican identity: hardworking, humble, and deeply rooted in the land and culture of the island.
Examples
“My grandfather was a true country man from Utuado, came to San Juan with one suitcase.”
“Even though he lives in the city, he has the soul of a jíbaro.”
Regional synonyms
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Tíguera
The feminine form of "tíguere" in Dominican Spanish: a woman who is sharp, streetwise, and knows how to move and defend herself. Not a pure insult or pure compliment; it is recognition of someone with real urban instincts. Better not mess with her.