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    Chaparrón (en. Shower)

    /tʃapaˈron/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A low and dense shrub found in dry climates.
    The chaparrón grows in the arid regions of the north.
    El chaparrón crece en las regiones áridas del norte.
    A small tree with short branches.
    The chaparrón is ideal for gardening in small spaces.
    El chaparrón es ideal para jardinería en espacios reducidos.
    A term that can also be used to refer to short people.
    Since he was a child, they always told him he was a chaparrón.
    Desde niño, siempre le dijeron que era un chaparrón.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'chaparro', which refers to smaller plants and/or shrubs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shorter than a dwarf
    It refers to something that is very small or short.
    más chaparrón que un enano
    there is no shrub that does not grow
    Everything develops over time, even what seems small.
    no hay chaparrón que no crezca

    Related Words

    chaparral
    A type of vegetation of shrubs and small trees.
    chaparral
    chaparro
    A tree or shrub that does not exceed a certain height.
    chaparro

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to a short person.
    He is a real chaparrón among all his friends.
    Él es un verdadero chaparrón entre todos sus amigos.
    In some places, it is used to describe something small or unimportant.
    That idea is a chaparrón, it's not worth it.
    Esa idea es un chaparrón, no vale la pena.