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negrero
slave trader
negro
black
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-ero
person who does something
Negrero means slave trader and can be thought of as a person (-ero1) who deals with black0 people (negro0), historically referring to enslaved Africans.
noun
  1. slave trader
    A person who owns, operates, or works on a slave ship
    El negrero fue condenado por sus crímenes contra la humanidad. // The slave trader was condemned for his crimes against humanity.
adjective
  1. slave-driving
    Extremely demanding or exploitative (of a person or situation)
    Su jefe es un negrero que los hace trabajar horas extras sin pago. // Their boss is a slave-driver who makes them work overtime without pay.