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    Paisanos (en. Countrymen)

    /paiˈsanos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People who belong to the same country or region.
    The countrymen gathered to celebrate the national holiday.
    Los paisanos se reunieron para celebrar la fiesta nacional.
    In some contexts, it refers to compatriots residing abroad.
    Abroad, it is common to encounter fellow countrymen from the same province.
    En el extranjero, es común encontrarse con paisanos de la misma provincia.
    A term used to refer to trusted friends or acquaintances.
    I can always count on my fellow countrymen in difficult times.
    Siempre puedo contar con mis paisanos en los momentos difíciles.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish term 'paisano', which comes from 'país', and is associated with the idea of belonging to a place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bond as fellow countrymen
    To form a close or friendly relationship with someone.
    hacer paisano
    heartfelt countryman
    A person who, although not originally from the place, shows a great affinity with the local culture.
    paisano de corazón
    to be a fellow countryman
    To share the same geographical or cultural origin.
    ser paisano

    Related Words

    people
    A group of individuals who share a culture and tradition.
    pueblo
    community
    A group of people living in the same place and sharing interests.
    comunidad
    region
    A geographical area defined by cultural or geographical characteristics.
    región

    Slang Meanings

    A friendly term for referring to a compatriot.
    Hey, fellow countryman! How have you been?
    ¡Eh, paisano! ¿Cómo has estado?
    Used in informal contexts to indicate camaraderie.
    Fellow countrymen always help each other.
    Los paisanos siempre se ayudan entre sí.