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How to Say "borderer" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbordereris fronterizoC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
nounC1
a person who lives near a border
A person standing in front of a small cottage built right next to a stone wall boundary.

Examples

Los fronterizos están acostumbrados a cruzar la línea a diario.

Those living on the border are used to crossing the line daily.

Como buen fronterizo, habla perfectamente ambos idiomas.

Like a true border-dweller, he speaks both languages perfectly.

People as Nouns

When using this as a noun to describe a person, remember to use the correct article: 'el fronterizo' (the man) or 'la fronteriza' (the woman).

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