callejeros

Callejeros is the plural form of the Spanish adjective and noun callejero. The term derives from calle, meaning street, combined with the suffix -ero, which is used to indicate relation or occupation. In usage, callejero can reference both a concept related to streets and a person connected to street life.

As an adjective, callejero describes things associated with the street or urban life. It appears in compounds and common expressions such as cultura callejera (street culture), comida callejera (street food), música callejera (busking or street music), and vida callejera (street life). The word often conveys ideas of informality, spontaneity, or a grassroots character tied to city environments.

As a noun, callejero can denote a person who is connected to the streets. In everyday language it may refer to someone who spends much time on the street, who earns a living outside conventional settings, or, in some contexts, a homeless person. The term can also emphasize street savvy or familiarity with urban terrain, depending on tone and context.

Callejeros is also used in media and culture as a title or name, reflecting themes of urban life, street culture, or itinerant lifestyles. When encountered, it often signals content related to cities, mobility, or the dynamics of street life, whether in film, music, literature, or journalism.

See also: calle, callejón, vida callejera, cultura callejera, música callejera.