Spanish word

callejero

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʝeˈxeɾo/

Meaning

  • adjectivestreet

Example

Me gusta el arte callejero.

I like street art.

Illustration for callejero (street)

More examples

En el barrio hay muchos perros callejeros.

There are many stray dogs in the neighborhood.

Core concept

Urban street scene with graffiti, performers, and passersby.

Common phrases

  • arte callejero

    street art

  • perro callejero

    stray dog

Similar words

urbano: Features of city life and metropolitan areas.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o tiene relación con la calle, su ambiente y lo que ocurre en ella.

Word origin

From Spanish calle 'street' plus the suffix -ero that marks belonging or association, callejero describes things or people related to the street.

Usage tips

  • The adjective normally follows the noun (arte callejero, música callejera), so include the noun to avoid ambiguity.

Other meanings

  • strayadjective
  • street mapnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • callejearroam the streetsverb
  • callejeoroaming the streetsnoun

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