mataburros

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Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Verb-object compound, composed of mata (to kill) +‎ burros (donkeys).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /mataˈburos/ [ma.t̪aˈβ̞u.ros]
  • Rhymes: -uros
  • Syllabification: ma‧ta‧bu‧rros

Noun[edit]

mataburros m (plural mataburros)

  1. (Latin America, humorous) dictionary
    Synonyms: tumbaburros, diccionario
  2. (Latin America, humorous) grille guard, bumper guard (car accessory)
  3. (Uruguay) cattle grid

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