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de barrio

Also spelled: barrial · bien de barrio

What does de barrio mean?

Of working-class origin. Said by someone who is, it is pride and belonging; said from above, the same phrase becomes contempt. The speaker fixes the meaning.

Example

He's from the barrio and doesn't hide it.Es bien de barrio y no lo esconde.

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Currency
in use today

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