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A term for a woman who is physically attractive but lacks personality, character, or intelligence, implying she is just an empty shell (literally, the word means a shell or carapace).
A: Rubi is so hot! B: No man, she is a Carapacho, she is empty headed.
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A rigid shell or outer covering, whether bony or calcified, that protects all or part of the body of certain animals.
The Carapacho of turtles, crustaceans...
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Used to describe a person with a broad, sturdy, and powerful physique. It refers to someone with a massive frame, typically with wide shoulders and great physical strength (literally a shell or carapace).
Yulieski's brother has a massive carapacho, so they had him carry all the furniture for the move.
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An informal way to refer to the human body or a person's physical build. It is typically used when talking about someone's appearance or the condition of their physique (literally refers to a shell, such as a turtle's carapace).
You can tell that guy hits the gym hard, look at the impressive carapacho he's got.
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Refers to the hard outer shell of certain animals, especially crabs. It is also used colloquially to mean a person's chest or torso, or the outer casing of an object. (Crab is a staple of Ecuadorian coastal cuisine, and cleaning the shell is a standard part of the preparation).
Clean the carapacho of the crab well before adding the sauce, because that is where all the flavor is.
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An ugly and physically unappealing man who looks rough or poorly put together.
Of course I am not going to pay attention to that Carapacho, I do not eat glass (a Dominican idiom meaning I am not a fool).
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A person's broad, strong, or muscular back and shoulders (literally refers to a shell or carapace, like that of a turtle or crab).
Look at that carapacho!
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A traditional dish where the meat of a crustacean, usually crab, is prepared in a seasoned stir-fry and served back inside the animal's shell. (In Cuba, a paladar refers to a small, privately owned restaurant).
Hey, at that paladar on the coast they serve a carapacho de cangrejo that is really tasty.
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