San Juanero

noun

San Jua·​ne·​ro ˌsan(h)wəˈne(ˌ)rō How to pronounce San Juanero (audio)
plural -s
: a native or resident of San Juan

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from San Juan + Spanish -ero (from Latin -arius -ary)

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“San Juanero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/San%20Juanero. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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