How to Say "countryman" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “countryman” is “paisano” — B2 level.
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nounB2
a person living in the countryside
Examples
Los paisanos trajeron sus mejores frutas al mercado.
The country folk brought their best fruits to the market.
Es un hombre humilde, un paisano de las montañas.
He is a humble man, a countryman from the mountains.
Las tradiciones de los paisanos se mantienen vivas en esta región.
The traditions of the country people are kept alive in this region.
Noun vs. Adjective
This word can describe a person (noun) or be used to describe things from the country (adjective), like 'ropa paisana' (country clothes).
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