saltamuros

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of salta (“to jump”) +‎ muros (“walls”), literally “wall jumper”. In reference to Mexican immigration to the United States.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /saltaˈmuɾos/ [sal̪.t̪aˈmu.ɾos]
• Rhymes: -uɾos
• Syllabification: sal‧ta‧mu‧ros

Noun

saltamuros m or f by sense (plural saltamuros)

1. (Internet slang, ethnic slur, derogatory) a Mexican person