llanero
South American cowboy
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A llanero is a cowboy or herdsman found in Spanish America. The term originates from the Spanish word llano, which refers to a broad, level, or rolling area of treeless country. These vast grasslands, similar to prairies or pampas, are where llaneros traditionally work with cattle. The role of the llanero is analogous to that of cowboys in other parts of the world, such as the American West or the South American pampas.12
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