junker
US /ˈdʒʌŋ.kər/
UK /ˈdʒʌŋ.kər/
1.
cacharro, chatarra
an old car or other vehicle that is in bad condition and not worth much money
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He finally got rid of that old junker and bought a new car.
Finalmente se deshizo de ese viejo cacharro y compró un coche nuevo.
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The garage is full of old junkers that need to be scrapped.
El garaje está lleno de viejos cachivaches que necesitan ser desguazados.
2.
Junker, noble prusiano
a member of the Prussian landed aristocracy, historically associated with military and political conservatism
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The Prussian Junkers held significant power in the military and government.
Los Junkers prusianos ostentaban un poder significativo en el ejército y el gobierno.
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The rise of the Junkers contributed to the militarization of Prussia.
El ascenso de los Junkers contribuyó a la militarización de Prusia.