ranchero

Example Sentences

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“My intention was never to be more ranchero than José Alfredo Jiménez, or a better bolerista than Armando Manzanero,” he clarifies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

She even tackles ranchero music in “La Reina”, which she says is a tribute to the recently deceased Vicente Fernández, who famously performed José Alfredo Jiménez’s Mexican classic “El Rey.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022

“Roberto Carlos had to sing ranchero, Vikki Carr had to record ranchero. Celia Cruz came in with a mariachi. I accept recording with everybody, as long as it’s with a mariachi.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2021

But in fact, more than shaved truffle, more than freshly peeled oranges or chocolate-cake baking, simmering ranchero sauce is the scent that I still miss and crave.

From New York Times • May 19, 2021

Once, she even made us a pizza with stinky ranchero cheese.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez