Words and definitions toto has contributed to the street dictionary.
1. A parasitic insect that lives off the blood it sucks from animals like dogs, cats, horses, or cows. 2. A clingy or overbearing person who smothers, controls, or lives off someone else.
1. That dog is full of Garrapatas. 2. You are like a Garrapata always following that man around.
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1. A shallow outdoor basin or stone trough with a faucet, used for watering animals or for people to wash. 2. A playful or humorous way to refer to a small swimming pool.
1. Please clean the ducks pileta. 2. We are going to swim in the backyard pileta today.
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1. An adjective used to describe teeth that are rotten, full of cavities, or turning black from decay. 2. A term for someone who is salty, bitter, or resentful of another person's achievements.
1. The kids from the countryside have almost all picaos teeth, they are going to have to get them pulled. 2. The thing is, you are picao because she graduated and you did not.
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A sweet, moisturizing, and medicinal liquid produced naturally by bees.
I need a liter of miel for a home remedy.
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1. A dairy product commonly used as a side dish or snack. 2. A slang term for sexual frustration or being horny, used to describe the state of someone who has not had a partner or sex for a long time.
1. Let's make a ham and Queso sandwich. 2. That girl must have a massive Queso after being alone for two years.
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To make a liquid or batter become thick, sticky, or lumpy, especially by reducing the liquid or letting it cool down. (In the Dominican Republic, an arepa refers to a specific type of dense cornmeal cake rather than the flatbreads found in other countries.)
Don't let the flour for the arepa empegotar or it will turn out bad.
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To float or stay on the surface of the water (derived from the word for buoy).
Let's go boyar in the sea.
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1. Professional baseball players, specifically those making big money in the major leagues (baseball is the national sport of the Dominican Republic). 2. A humorous slang term for teeth.
1. The Peloteros fixed up a field so the kids could play. 2. That woman does not have a single Pelotero in her mouth. Good lord, they are going to have to get her some dentures.
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1. An architectural structure used to connect two points on land when a road crosses a body of water such as a river, lake, or lagoon. 2. A dental bridge, referring to the prosthetic teeth created by a dentist to replace missing natural ones.
1. We have to cross the Juan Bosch Puente to get to Megacentro on the other side (Juan Bosch is a major bridge in Santo Domingo). 2. Ma'am, your teeth cannot be fixed, we are going to have to make you a Puente.
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An instrument used by medical professionals to access the veins of living beings, either to extract blood or administer medication.
Bring me the jeringuilla to draw 3cc of blood from the lady (doña is a common term for an older woman or woman of respect).
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1. A chill get-together or informal party among friends where the main goal is to hang out and have a good time. Food and drinks are essential (often involving friends chipping in to cook a meal together). 2. A dog or pooch.
1. Let's go to a can at Ana's place tonight. 2. I need to wash the can.
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A flashy or strange hairstyle where the hair is plastered flat against the skull or forehead, usually due to an excessive amount of hair gel or grease (locally referred to as cow spit).
Girl, what is with that lambío? Are you going to a party?
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Drool or spit. The natural fluid that keeps the mouth wet, considered a prime healing agent for wounds (a common local folk belief).
Close your mouth or your baba is going to come out.
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The big shot or top dog who has absolute power and calls all the shots. It refers to the most influential person in a group. (The phrase 'de la matica' is a common idiomatic addition that reinforces this status).
Look at the papaupa of the matica who just arrived. We have to do whatever he says and get to work.
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A wave or ripple in the water created by sudden movements or by crashing against a surface.
Perfect olas for surfing form at that beach.
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1. Used to describe someone who is well-off, successful, or has a high social standing. 2. Anything that is upright or standing up, not lying down (often used vulgarly to refer to an erection).
1. That guy is parao! He is driving a Jaguar now. 2. And what is that you have parao, boy?
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A person who is unable to produce sounds with their mouth because of issues with their vocal cords.
Oh, Luis's granddaughter was born muda, poor thing.
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The edge, rim, or border of something. It refers to the perimeter surrounding a space or object.
We were walking along the orilla of the beach.
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A word used to express a strong wish or hope that something will happen. (The term implies a sense of earnest longing or fervor.)
Ojalá it stops raining so there are no floods.
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An exclamation of surprise, astonishment, or shock used when something unexpected happens, usually with a humorous or playful tone (this term is a shortened form of a religious plea to God, though it is now used as a common secular interjection).
Ofrézcome... What a scene broke out at that party! Ofrézcome... Look how fat you have gotten.
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Used to describe a situation that is incredibly difficult or involves a lot of hardship and sacrifice. It implies going through an uphill battle or a long, painful struggle to get something done (The phrase was famously used in a song by Juan Luis Guerra to describe the lack of resources in the public health system).
I went through the niagara en bicicleta studying at the UASD but I finally graduated (UASD refers to the country's main public university).
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A motorcycle taxi used as a common form of public transportation in suburban areas (in the Dominican Republic, these are affordable, informal taxis used to navigate traffic and reach areas with limited bus service).
Let me catch a motoconcho to get to Luisa's place.
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A mark, sore, or skin lesion left behind by a blow, an allergy, or an accidental scratch.
Look at the ñañara that just appeared on my leg.
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A person who masturbates so much that they have become addicted to it (the term is often linked to the popular myth that this habit causes acne).
Pedro has become a pajero. Even his face broke out in pimples.
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A hypersensitive or thin-skinned person who needs to be handled with kid gloves. It usually refers to someone who is whiny, moody, or behaves like a spoiled child.
That kid has gotten so ñoño, he cries about every little thing.
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A brand of spray starch or liquid used when ironing fine clothing to ensure a sharp crease (this specific brand name is used generically for any laundry starch).
Bring me the niagara, I am going to do the ironing.
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A skin sore, lesion, or blister caused by allergies, extreme dryness, or poor living conditions (often associated with a lack of hygiene or poverty).
That kid is covered in nacíos.
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1. To be wearing brand new shoes, fresh out of the box. 2. To literally step on or crush a spider.
1. Look at Luisa... are you pisando araña? 2. Pisa esa araña that crawled out of the old shoe.
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A firefly or bioluminescent click beetle. A tiny flying insect that glows with a bright green light in the dark (monte refers to the woods or rural backcountry).
Oh, look how many cucuyo there are in the woods.
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To drizzle or rain very lightly, referring to a fine mist or small drops falling from the sky.
-Did it rain a lot last night? -No way, man. It was just a little jarinita.
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1. A slang expression used since the 80s to describe heavy petting, fondling, and making out shamelessly with a partner. 2. To literally eat a bird or chicken.
1. We spent the whole night comiendo gallina on the sofa. 2. Yesterday I comi gallina at the cookout Juan organized.
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1. A ball used for sports or play. 2. A ride or a lift given to someone heading in the same direction.
1. Bring me the volleyball bola to play. 2. Give me a bola to Duarte Ave.
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A headfirst dive into water with arms extended and head tucked.
Let's do a couple of clavados to see who does them better.
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Used to describe clothes or items that have become dingy, faded, or discolored due to excessive wear or poor washing. (Often used for white fabrics that have turned gray or yellowish).
That shirt is not white anymore. It is super curtío.
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To annoy, pester, or be restlessly active in a bothersome way.
Stop fuñir you little shit, you are driving me crazy.
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A slang term for someone who is bow-legged or has legs that curve outward.
We need to get that kid some orthopedic boots because he is already starting to look gambao.
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A refreshing treat made of shaved or crushed ice mixed with various fruit syrups or essences (commonly sold by street vendors from specialized pushcarts).
Damn, it is so hot... I really want to drink a frio frio.
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A heavy downpour or a sudden, intense rainstorm.
The streets even flooded with yesterday's aguacero.
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A person who enjoys playing matchmaker or acting as a wingman to help others hook up. They often handle the errands, pass messages, or do the social legwork to facilitate a romantic or sexual connection for a friend.
So you are Juan's Maipiolo? Keep doing that.
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A way to describe something that was perfect, exactly as expected, or that exceeded all expectations. It implies something was so good that there is nothing left to add or improve upon.
Girl, that party yesterday was de apaga y vámonos. It didn't lack a thing. Those people really outdid themselves.
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An expression used when someone goes all out or spends a lot of money to make something turn out fantastic.
Those people se la votaron with that house. It is incredible.
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To fiddle with or mess around with something in an attempt to fix it without actually knowing how, just winging it.
Stop trying to jurungar that remote.
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An errand or a task assigned to someone, usually a subordinate or a child (this is a colloquial contraction of the word mandado).
Go run a mandao for me at the corner store (a colmado is a neighborhood grocery store that is central to Dominican social life).
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A state of being hammered or wasted after drinking way too much alcohol.
Man, I caught such a jumo at the party last night.
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A dish made by cooking rice and meat together in one pot (a Dominican staple similar to a pilaf or jambalaya).
We are going to cook a pork locrio for lunch.
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A man who hates working and prefers to be lazy or comfortable all the time.
Damn, stop being such a jaragán and come help me with the chores.
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A rustic, hand-woven bag typical of the countryside, used to carry staple crops and supplies. (Traditionally made from palm fibers, it is a symbol of rural life used to transport items like plantains and root vegetables).
Find the macuto for me, I am heading to the farm plot.
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A person's backside or the seat area of a pair of pants.
Look at the huge fundillón Maria has... she is really curvaceous (the phrase bien comida describes a woman with a full, voluptuous figure).
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