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/Sounds like "troh" (as in "troll") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

A truck driver who hauls heavy cargo, especially on long border highway routes. It's a tough job that's highly respected in northern Mexico.

Examples

My uncle is a troquero, he drives across the whole border.

Troqueros go hard, driving 12 hours straight.

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Regional synonyms

In Mexico, a hardworking woman who puts in the effort without waiting for anyone to hand her anything. A genuine compliment. It comes from "chamba" (work or job), so a chambeadora is always grinding, always has something going on, and never sits still.