I hate that word, here in south texas everyone uses it, "Hey Buey ven" or whatever. Any mexicans know what I mean? Esta Raza nunca se compone.
2006-12-10 09:55:45 · 4 answers · asked by zuegma1977 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yes Im mexican-american, some people misunderstood what I meant, what threw me off was when I heard a parent calling their kids that.
2006-12-10 16:45:34 · update #1
I get what you are saying, it's the same with the word "carnal" my husband uses it all the time and it drives me crazy. I tell him, "no, all your guy friends aren't your brothers!" but what can I do, it's been that way for as long as I can remember. But don't take it personal; if you don't speak that way great!....but you can't change the world!
2006-12-10 10:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by shorty17_83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "buey" in Spanish, means only "ox". Period.
Perhaps south Texas is full of oxen.
By the way, raza is not spelt with capital R
2006-12-10 12:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In principle the word buey is a castrated bull in spanish. (Spain)
Now the use they give it in Mexico I am afraid can only be answered by a Mexican.
2006-12-10 10:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it has a lot of meanings. According to the way you describe the use, it can mean, "Guy. Dude, etc." Why are you upset with the way a language is used when it isn't even your own?
2006-12-10 10:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋