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Definitions by BCB

Words and definitions BCB has contributed to the street dictionary.

luz

Electricity or power. A rare phenomenon in Dominican cities that the government charges for despite residents only being lucky enough to see it a few times a week (referring to the country's frequent and long-lasting blackouts).

Folks, the luz is back!

Automatically translated from Spanish

República Dominicanaby BCB

UTESA

A university known for its lack of discipline, where they only clean if the rector is visiting and the staff pressures you to buy raffle tickets for bags or perfume if you need a favor. Students spend more time hanging out at the colmado (a local grocery store that doubles as a social hub and bar) or the pool hall than in class, and the professors barely show up, often cutting short the few classes they actually attend. (UTESA is a large private university in the Dominican Republic often stereotyped for this environment).

Class, we are leaving early today because... I do not know, just leave and do not come on Friday because I will be traveling.

Automatically translated from Spanish

República Dominicanaby BCB