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    Gachupín (en. Gachupín)

    /ga.tʃuˈpin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person living in precarious or humble conditions.
    That family is very gachupín, always fighting to get ahead.
    Esa familia es muy gachupín, siempre luchando por salir adelante.
    Someone who does not have the customs or ways of life deemed worthy by society.
    At the party, it was evident that he was of gachupín origin by his way of dressing.
    En la fiesta, se notaba que era de origen gachupín por su forma de vestir.

    Etymology

    The term comes from colloquial Spanish, used in certain regions to denote disdain towards those of low social status.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    more gachupín than ever
    is in his worst economic situation
    más gachupín que nunca
    gachupín at heart
    a person who, despite adversities, maintains their humble essence
    gachupín de corazón

    Related Words

    gachupinaje
    Term related to the behavior or characteristics of gachupines.
    gachupinaje
    gachupina
    Feminine form of gachupín, referring to a woman of similar conditions.
    gachupina

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who makes a tremendous effort to escape poverty.
    That girl is a gachupín, she works hard every day.
    Esa chica es un gachupín, trabaja duro todos los días.
    A person who takes pride in their humble origins.
    Even though he was gachupín, he never stopped smiling.
    Aunque era gachupín, nunca dejó de sonreír.