Callejero (en. Street)

/kaʎeˈxeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A person who lives or is dedicated to street life.

Example sentence: The streetwise person has made the street his home.

El callejero ha hecho de la calle su hogar.

Definition: A set of characteristics or activities related to urban life on the street.

Example sentence: There is a very rich street culture in the city.

Hay una cultura callejera muy rica en la ciudad.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from 'street' in combination with the suffix '-wise', which indicates relation or belonging.

Common phrase: street life

Common phrase meaning: A lifestyle that develops in the streets, often related to poverty or marginalization.

vida callejera

Common phrase: street art

Common phrase meaning: An artistic expression that uses public spaces as its medium.

arte callejero

Common phrase: street music

Common phrase meaning: A musical genre that is performed in public spaces, often improvisationally.

música callejera

Related word: street

Related word description: Public road, generally in a city.

calle

Related word: citizen

Related word description: Belonging to the city, related to urban life.

ciudadano

Related word: urban

Related word description: Related to the city or cities in general.

urbano

Slang meaning: Califa

Slang example: He's a califa, he's always on the street doing what he likes.

Es un califa, siempre está en la calle haciendo lo que le gusta.

Slang meaning: Paco

Slang example: That guy is a paco, he always goes out on the street to have fun.

Ese chico es un paco, siempre sale a la calle a buscar diversión.