saltamuros

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of salta (to jump) +‎ muros (walls), literally wall jumper. In reference to Mexican immigration to the United States.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /saltaˈmuɾos/ [sal̪.t̪aˈmu.ɾos]
  • Rhymes: -uɾos
  • Syllabification: sal‧ta‧mu‧ros

Noun

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saltamuros m or f by sense (plural saltamuros)

  1. (Internet slang, ethnic slur, derogatory) a Mexican person