Words and definitions Victor has contributed to the street dictionary.
The place an average Dominican refers to when someone they know leaves for the United States (due to the massive Dominican diaspora in New York City, the name often stands in for the entire U.S. regardless of the actual location).
1: Bro, I was in Minnesota. 2: What? Where the hell is that, man? 1: That is near Nueva Yol. 2: Ah, well speak my language then.
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An extremely ugly, hideous, or unattractive person. (Note: The word comes from a famous brand of matches in the Dominican Republic, often used with the catchphrase Explode Camu!!).
1: Hey man, look at that girl, do you like her? 2: You are crazy, that friend of Jazmin is a Camu. 1: Alright then. Phrase: Exploooooode Camu!!
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A government bus. For 5 pesos you ride an oven, and for 10 you ride a steam oven. Created during President Leonel Fernandez's first term, it was a marvel back then: clean 5-peso buses, attendants, and excellent service. Over time it became just another government mess: rude staff, hour-long waits, unprofessional employees, disgusting buses, and constant frustration. (OMSA is the state-run bus system in the Dominican Republic).
1: Bro, let's go to Villa Mella. 2: Sure, let's take a minibus. 1: No man, let's take the OMSA for 10 pesos, one with the cold AC! 2: You think I'm stupid or what? Those things just blow steam. 1: Oh, so you want to spend 20 on a minibus? 2: No. 1: Well, OMSA it is then. Get your pillow because we're going to be sleeping there.
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1. The act of reading. 2. A book, magazine, or any other piece of reading material.
Luis, let me have a Lectura of that book.
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This is the Dominican term for ketchup, used as a condiment for various dishes. Some people also use it as a household cleaner for mirrors.
Put some Cachu on that yanikeke (fried dough snack). Spread some Cachu on that pica pollo (Dominican style fried chicken). Get the Cachu out of the fridge and put it on the rice.
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A term for a heavy traffic jam or gridlock occurring at various times or locations (in the Dominican Republic, locals often blame the traffic police, formerly known as AMET, for causing or worsening these delays).
Shit, this Tapón at the Villa Mella bridge is miles long. This Tapón has me fed up. That damn traffic cop is the one causing this Tapón.
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A public bus driver belonging to a transportation union, known for acting like the road belongs to them and doing whatever they want. (Guagua is the Dominican term for a bus).
Hey babe, come sit right here.
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Fried chicken pieces breaded with seasoned wheat flour and deep-fried. (A staple Dominican fast food, often sold at dedicated shops known for being affordable and quick).
Let's go to the Chinese Picapollo joints, they are cheaper!
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