Palo
A big success, a hit, or something really good (likely referring to a hit in baseball, the country's national sport).
Look guys, this movie is going to be a palo.
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Tag: bacano
Definitions tagged bacano in the street dictionary.
República DominicanaChabacano
Tacky, trashy, or gaudy. Refers to something of poor quality or an item so loud and vulgar that it is considered in poor taste for polite society.
'Here comes Mendoza with his chabacanería, that guy wears such ugly clothes, man'
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PanamáMelo
Adjective meaning cool, excellent, or high quality. (Commonly used in urban Colombian slang, particularly in Medellin, to describe something that is aesthetically pleasing or performing well).
This car is so melo. Wow, he works so melo.
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ColombiaViolento
Describing something that looks really sharp, stylish, or impressive. It is used when an object or outfit stands out for being cool or high quality.
A: Where did you buy those shoes? They are so violentos. B: At the store on the corner, man.
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tigueraje
A characteristically Dominican way of acting or speaking, typically involving street-smarts, wit, or a savvy attitude (derived from tiguere, a term for a street-smart person or hustler).
Stop your tigueraje with me.
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Bacano
Used to describe something or someone that is great, cool, or pleasant. It can refer to a situation, an object, or a person who is helpful or nice.
My friend is a bacano, he lent me the homework.
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Bacan York
A blend of bacano (cool or great) and Dominican York (a Dominican person who lives in or has returned from New York City). It is used as a friendly term of endearment among peers, similar to buddy, man, or bro.
Hey Bacan York, come get your plate of spaghetti and bread before it is all gone.
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boja
An expression of amazement used to describe something incredible, impressive, or cool. It is often used to refer to an action done in a big, successful, or surprising way (common in the Colombian Caribbean coast).
That guy did it boja. That motorcycle race was boja. Today I'm going to do it boja. That truck is totally boja.
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percha
A slang term for something that is cool, stylish, or attractive. It is also used to say that a person looks sharp or is well-dressed.
I look super percha in this jacket. That bike is really percha.
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pulenta
pulenta is used to describe something as cool, awesome, or high quality, similar to other regional terms like bacan or chevere.
That t-shirt is pulenta.
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Perúguay
An adjective used to describe someone or something as cool, fun, or pleasant. It is the equivalent of terms like bacano or chévere in Spain. It also serves as an exclamation to show joy or approval.
- He is a very guay guy, I laugh my head off with him. - Yesterday they put on a very guay concert, and for free, too. - Take the day off because there is little work to do today. - GUAY!
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España1 a
A term used to describe something as excellent, top-tier, or really cool.
Look how sexy that girl is, she is 1 a. Listen to that song, it is 1 a.
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swaggerk
Having a sense of coolness, confidence, and a unique personal style. (In the Dominican Republic, this refers to the quality of being bacan, a local term for someone who is cool or impressive).
It is when a person has their own flow.
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chimba
Used to describe something that is really cool, awesome, or pleasing.
...this shirt is a chimba!!! ...that is the most chimba thing I have ever seen.
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EnBaneria
Used to describe something that is cool, excellent, or top-notch (derived from bacan, a term used in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean for something stylish).
That Blackberry is EnBaneria.
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aspero
Cool, awesome, or impressive. Used to describe something you like or something high quality (while the word literally means rough or harsh, in this context it means great).
Damn dude, I was at a super aspero party. Wow girl, you kiss really aspero. (Note: It can be spelled with an s or a z).
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mayimbe
A term meaning chief, referring to the big boss, the top dog, or a legendary figure who is the master of their craft. It is the ultimate expression of a street-smart person who has reached the top of their game. (In the Dominican Republic, the title is famously used for iconic musical legends).
Man, you can't beat me, you know I am the mayimbe. Damn, that guy is a mayimbe, that dude gets more women than the devil.
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Chulipicadera
Derived from the words chulo (cool) and picadera (snacks or appetizers), it describes something that is awesome, great, or very cool.
Ana Amelia, didn't you know there is a party today? Yeah, what a Chulipicadera!
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Bacano
Something or someone that is very cool, great, or of high quality. (The source text is a vulgar phonetic pun literally meaning cow's anus, though the word itself is used as a standard positive compliment).
how Bacano you look today
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Alaraco
Used to describe something that is cool, flashy, or impressive.
Hey, that club is alaraca.
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connotao
A person who is well-known, highly respected, or has high status. It is a variation of the Spanish word connotado, meaning distinguished or notable (Dominican Spanish frequently drops the d sound in the middle or end of words).
that guy singing mambo is the connotao!
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turpen
A big shot or an influential, powerful man who commands respect and is seen as successful or cool (often used for someone who has gained money or status).
Look man, you know what's-his-name went abroad and came back as a turpen.
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Tiguere
In the Dominican Republic, a Tiguere is someone street-smart who knows all the angles and cannot be fooled. They stay sharp and well-informed about local culture and current events to ensure they never go unnoticed or get caught off guard. (The word literally translates to tiger).
You cannot surprise that guy with anything or make a fool out of him: he is what you call a Tiguere.
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Vacano
A joke etymology that breaks the word down into vaca (cow) and ano (anus), defining it as a microscopic parasite living in a cow's rectum. (While the word normally means cool or great in Dominican slang, this wordplay is used to turn the term into a crude insult).
Dude, you are a vacano. (you just got insulted)
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bacán
A stand-up person who is kind, respectful, and easygoing. It refers to someone who lives life with a philosophy of good vibes and tries to stay in harmony with everyone.
My dad is a real bacán. My girlfriend is a total bacana.
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Bacanería
The quality of being excellent, cool, or deeply satisfying. It refers to something being awesome or a person being genuinely good and friendly. Beyond just being slang for greatness, it represents a lifestyle of peace, kindness, and altruism, where one enjoys life responsibly and treats others with respect. It is the complete opposite of being rude, vulgar, or unjust (In Colombia, it is the noun form of bacan, meaning cool, and signifies a spirit of decency and communal well-being).
That party is a Bacanería. My family is a Bacanería.
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Pingu
A street-smart guy from the neighborhood who knows every trick in the book and doesn't take nonsense from anyone. He is savvy and cannot be easily fooled or intimidated.
Man, Albert is such a Pingu!
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Montro
A person who is exceptionally talented or a beast at what they do. It is used as high praise for someone who is a pro at a specific skill (in the Dominican Republic, this is a slang variation of the word for monster).
That guy is a montro at playing basketball.
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A nivel
Used to describe something that is in good taste, high quality, or very cool.
A1: Hey, did you see the little car I bought? A2: Yeah! I saw it, it is A NIVELLLLLL.
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Tiguere
A street-smart person who knows a little bit of everything and refuses to be played for a fool. They are a hustler who always looks for an advantage (in the Dominican Republic, this describes a cunning individual who knows how to handle themselves in any situation).
Tata is a Tiguere.
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