brichero

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Possibly from English bridge or brief +‎ -ero.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bɾiˈt͡ʃeɾo/ [bɾiˈt͡ʃe.ɾo]
  • Rhymes: -eɾo
  • Syllabification: bri‧che‧ro

Noun

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brichero m (plural bricheros, feminine brichera, feminine plural bricheras)

  1. a person from the Andes, especially Peru, who attempts to seduce Americans and Europeans in order to get a visa or ticket to the United States or Europe