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Mini9
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Hey if we have "paisano" in Spanish what is the equivalent for this word |
18 Nov 2012
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Zora
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Give me context, please. It could be countrymen or guy or bloke, etc.
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19 Nov 2012
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yanogator
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Douglas is correct, although I think we are a little more likely to say "fellow countryman". As Linda is pointing out, it could have other equivalents if you don �t mean "a person from the same country as you". Bruce |
19 Nov 2012
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douglas
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Depending on context, I guess it could also be translated to "buddy" too.
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19 Nov 2012
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Zora
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Hi guys,
In Spain, we often use �paisano � for that guy or that fellow.
Example: Conozco un paisano que tiene una casa en Marbella - I know a guy that has a house in Marbella.
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19 Nov 2012
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douglas
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In my California surfer jargon it would be "dude"  |
19 Nov 2012
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Zora
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Actually, it could even be dude, dude! 
Paisano is used more than you might think in Spain; however its usage has become very colloquial over the years.
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19 Nov 2012
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