Búrgos (en. Burgos)

/ˈbuɾɡos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person belonging to the bourgeoisie.
The burghers of the city supported the construction of the new theater.
Los búrgos de la ciudad apoyaron la construcción del nuevo teatro.
A social class characterized by its economic well-being and its influence in society.
In revolutions, the burghers played a crucial role in the fight for rights.
En las revoluciones, los búrgos jugaron un papel crucial en la lucha por los derechos.
Inhabitant of a borough or village.
The burghers used to actively participate in the political life of the place.
Los búrgos solían participar activamente en la vida política del lugar.

Etymology

It comes from the French 'bourg', which means 'town' or 'small city'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bourgeois at heart
A person who has thoughts or attitudes typical of the bourgeoisie.
burgués en el alma
bourgeois style
Manners or ways of life characteristic of the bourgeois population.
estilo burgués
to live like a burgher
To have a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle.
vivir como un burgués

Related Words

bourgeoisie
A middle social class that emerged with industrialization.
burguesía
petit bourgeois
A term sometimes used pejoratively to refer to someone who imitates or aspires to bourgeois life.
burguesito
borough
A municipality or small town, especially in medieval times.
burgo

Slang Meanings

A person who feels superior due to their social status.
Stop acting like a burgher, you're no better than anyone else.
Deja de actuar como un búrgos, no eres mejor que nadie.
A negative appreciation towards someone who follows bourgeois trends.
That party is so bourgeois, let's go somewhere more authentic.
Esa fiesta es tan búrgos, mejor vayamos a un lugar más auténtico.