Carretela

/ˌkærəˈtɛlə/ noun

Definition

A small two-wheeled open cart or carriage used for personal transportation in Spanish-speaking regions, often used as a taxi.

Etymology

Spanish diminutive form of 'carreta', adding the diminutive suffix '-ela' to indicate a smaller version of the larger cart.

Kelly Says

Carretelas are the original taxis of Latin America and the Philippines—horse-drawn buggies that became iconic symbols of colonial cities and are still used in some places as romantic tourist transportation.

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