1. a strong, cold southwesterly wind that blows across the pampas of Argentina and Uruguay
Usage: meteorological

Examples

• The pampero brought a sudden drop in temperature to Buenos Aires.
• Sailors in the Rio de la Plata know to prepare for the fierce pampero winds.
• The pampero can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.
• Local farmers watch for signs of an approaching pampero.
• The pampero cleared the humid air and brought cooler weather to the region.