Spanish: Gender in Slang
beginnerIn Colombia, nouns ending in -o like 'parcero' (friend/mate) usually refer to males. To address a female friend, we swap the -o for an -a to get 'parcera'.
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What is "Gender in Slang" in Spanish?+
In Colombia, nouns ending in -o like 'parcero' (friend/mate) usually refer to males. To address a female friend, we swap the -o for an -a to get 'parcera'.
Is this grammar topic for beginners?+
This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.
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