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pidgin

/ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈpɪ.dʒən/

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noun

Pidgin, lengua mixta

An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers.

Examples :

"The traders in the market used a pidgin to communicate, combining words from English and local languages. "

Los comerciantes del mercado usaban un pidgin para comunicarse, combinando palabras del inglés y de lenguas locales.

language linguistics communication

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noun

Negocio, ocupación

A person's business, occupation, work, or trade.

Examples :

"His pidgin as a carpenter was very successful. "

Su negocio como carpintero tuvo mucho éxito.

business job work economy industry