In standard Spanish, the term ‘good’ is referred to as bein, but in Dominican Spanish the term istato. In standard Spanish, the term ‘bus’ is referred to as autobus, but in Dominican Spanish the term is guagua.
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How do you say good in Dominican?
If something is bacano, then it is really good and the person likes it a lot. You can also say “¡Qué bacano!”, which means how great!
What are some Dominican sayings?
21 Dominican Slang Terms That You Probably Use All the Time
- Vaina. What it means: A thing; any thing. In a sentence: Coje esa vaina de mi escritorio.
- Vacano. What it means: Dope or cool.
- Carajo. What it means: Crap or go to hell.
- Disparate. What it means: Useless or nonsense.
- Moto Concho. What it means: A motorcycle cab.
How do Dominicans say have a good day?
Que tengas un buen día
Another feature of the Dominican accent shared with other Spanish speakers from El Caribe (the Caribbean) is eliminating or aspirating the letter “s.” The common phrase “Que tengas un buen día” (Have a good day) sounds like “Que tenga’ un buen día.” Dominicans also have the habit of shortening common words and phrases.
What is La Pampara?
In Spanish, “pampara” means “lit.” Translating subtleties in meaning between the Dominican Republic and the US has always been a part of life for Renell, and is woven into the purpose of this project.
What does Privona mean in English?
privón [adj] DO. arrogant.
How do you say handsome in Dominican Republic?
1. GUAPO. Guapo is a word that trips up a lot of visitors to the Dominican Republic. Most people are used to this adjective meaning that someone is handsome or good-looking.
What does Klok mean in text?
Klok means ‘clever‘, ‘intelligent’, or ‘wise’.
What does Lit mean?
exciting
Lit has been used as slang for over a century, but it used to be slang for “drunk.” Now, “lit” has taken on a new slang meaning describing something that is “exciting or excellent.”
What is a Pampara Dominican?
The series’ title, Pampara, is a Dominican saying that translates from Spanish to “it’s lit”. There is an undeniable energy to the warm, vivid portraits in the series, which capture people in San Cristóbal and Santiago, where Medrano’s father is from.
What means Chula?
cute
Chula is Spanish slang for “cute” or “a beautiful woman,” often seen in mami chula (“hottie”).
What does Teteo mean in Dominican Republic?
Go out for fun
In the Dominican Republic, “Teteo Means:” Go out for fun which includes dancing, having fun, and drinking plenty of alcohol, usually on weekends.
What do Dominicans call a car?
Concho is just another word for car or motorcycle. It’s a word Dominicans use when talking about any form of vehicle or transportation.
Whats Guapa mean?
I soon found out Guapa, (or Guapo, if the word is said to a man), means ‘Beautiful’ or ‘Handsome‘ in English. It can also be used to simply mean ‘Hot’.
What Guapo means?
handsome, good-looking
handsome, good-looking.
How do you say good-looking boy?
beauteous
- attractive.
- bonny.
- comely.
- easy on the eyes.
- fine-looking.
- good-looking.
- gorgeous.
- handsome.
What does Tigre mean in Dominican?
From a Dominican slang site. TIGUERE or Tigre (Tee-gur-eh): n. noun., 1. Literal meaning “tiger”.
Whats ASL stand for?
Slang / Jargon (6) Acronym. Definition. ASL. American Sign Language.
What does de lo mio mean Dominican?
of my people
A term of endearment in the Dominican community meaning “of mine” or “of my people,” ‘De Lo Mio’ is not only an homage to the transcending of identity and cultural integration, it also comes just in time for Dominican Independence Day on Saturday, February 27.
What is a Wawawa?
wawawa. Is a person that is from the hood and got his things going for him. His a Wawawa.
Is legit a slang word?
The definition of legit is slang for legitimate and refers to something that is legal, proper and/or done in conformance with the rules. An example of something that would be described as legit is a job where you earn money without breaking the law.
