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    Plebeyo (en. Commoner)

    /pleˈβejo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to someone who belongs to the lower class of society.
    The plebeian had no access to the privileges of the nobility.
    El plebeyo no tenía acceso a los privilegios de la nobleza.
    Pejoratively, it is used to refer to someone who lacks culture or refinement.
    His behavior was very plebeian at the ceremony.
    Su comportamiento era muy plebeyo en la ceremonia.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'plebeius', which means 'belonging to the plebe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be among the plebe
    To be in a group of common people.
    estar en la plebe
    to act in a plebeian manner
    To act in a vulgar or unsophisticated way.
    hacer lo plebeyo

    Related Words

    plebe
    Low social class in ancient Rome.
    plebe
    noble
    Person of high social class.
    noble

    Slang Meanings

    Unrefined person.
    Don't be plebeian, behave elegantly.
    No seas plebeyo, comportate con elegancia.
    Someone with simple tastes.
    She has a very plebeian style in her way of dressing.
    Ella tiene un estilo muy plebeyo en su manera de vestir.