Words and definitions Raúl Sabato has contributed to the street dictionary.
A hard, brownish candy sold in the Dominican Republic that is so sticky it feels like it might pull your molars out if you try to chew it. It takes a long time to dissolve, often around thirty minutes, because of how much it sticks to your teeth.
Damn! This rancamuela is a real pain in the ass, it won't even wear down.
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A tropical plant and its edible fruit, known in English as okra. It is a long, green, fuzzy pod that releases a slimy, gelatinous substance when sliced. Commonly used in Caribbean cuisine for stews and rice dishes, it is also known as poor man's asparagus and is used in traditional remedies for colds and throat issues.
B: Fix yourself some rice with molondrón and a couple of fried plantains. Yum! A: Have you eaten okra stewed in lemon juice and curry? B: Yeah, but I like them better Louisiana style.
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Similar to buddy or man, but used in a more familiar and friendly way. (In the Dominican Republic, while it literally means kid, it is a common term of endearment among close friends).
A: What's up chamaco!!!! B: Nothing, chill.... you know how it is.
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A word used to highlight a specific point or express surprise. It is a common variation of diablo (devil), acting as an intensifier or exclamation similar to damn or wow (In the Dominican Republic, this word and its root are used constantly as filler to add emphasis to descriptions).
A: Did you see Juan? His girlfriend is uglier than Diable. B: Diable, yeah....
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In Constanza, DR, this refers to the clothes or gear a person owns or intends to buy. it is also used to describe individual strands of hair, thread, or similar fibers.
That chick only has three Fleco on her head, she looks like a man. Do not buy so many Fleco because you cannot take that stuff to the grave with you.
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Used to describe a woman who is exceptionally attractive and has a statuesque or powerful figure. The term refers to the fourth batter in a baseball lineup, the cleanup hitter, who is typically the strongest player and hits the ball the hardest (Baseball is the national sport of the Dominican Republic, and its terminology is frequently used in everyday slang).
A: Hey, did you see that girl in the jeans? B: Of course I did... she is a Cuarto Bate.
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1. A radio or song with poor audio quality that is annoying to the listener. 2. A music and dance genre originally from Cuba (in the Dominican Republic, the term is often used pejoratively to describe low-quality or irritating music).
Turn off that damn Guaracha, it is driving me crazy. Damn, take that Guaracha off and play something that is actually worth listening to.
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To end up with nothing after trying to juggle two goals or relationships at once and failing at both. It describes a situation where someone loses a sure thing because they got greedy or couldn't commit, ending up completely empty-handed.
Because you tried to win over both women, you ended up te quedaste sin pito y sin flauta.
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Spots or scars on the legs, typically on a woman, resulting from skin conditions or past injuries (in the Dominican Republic, this usually refers to the dark marks left by healed mosquito bites or sores).
That girl's legs are full of chele.
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