trepador

Definitions of trepador
  1. noun
    any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects
    synonyms: trepador azul
  2. noun
    someone whose career progresses rapidly
    synonyms: ambicioso, arribista, marchoso, trepa
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    type of:
    factor, hacedor
    a person who acts and gets things done
  3. noun
    someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
    synonyms: arribista, principote, trepa
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    type of:
    advenedizo, nuevorico
    a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
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