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Tag: barrial

Definitions tagged barrial in the street dictionary.

klk tu dice

A very casual greeting used to ask someone how they are doing or what is going on with them at the moment (Originally from the Dominican Republic).

Hey, tell me klk tu dice? Just chilling at home.

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cotiza

Someone who acts stuck-up or thinks they are a big deal, like they are God's gift to humanity (the Spanish phrase literally compares them to the last Coca-Cola in the desert).

Those two used to be my friends but now they se cotizan and do not even talk to you.

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vamos a ver

A phrase used to tell someone to slow down or check themselves when they are being too forward. It implies that a situation or relationship requires more time and thought before reaching the level of intimacy or familiarity being assumed. (Calling a parent's close friend Aunt or Uncle is common in the Dominican Republic, but is a status that must be earned).

-Let me be your child's Aunt- -Vamos a ver...-

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Artivo

It is when you are out partying, carrying stacks of cash, and going at full throttle (a variation of the word activo, used in the Caribbean to describe being hyped, ready, or in the zone).

Artivo, no lie, with the FT! Artivo, from here to the club! Yiaaah!

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Villero

A slang adjective used to describe something as trashy, low-class, or associated with the culture of shantytowns (known as villas miserias in Argentina). It is often used to disparage things considered to be in poor taste or of low quality.

Hey, that really is vishero, tell me it is not, right?

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Cool bar

One of those tacky bars located across the bridge in Ensanche Ozama (a neighborhood in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic). It is somewhat pricey compared to nearby spots, essentially acting as a classist version of ghetto. It is packed with people from the slums who made a little money and want to be seen showing off.

dude, let's go show off at Cool bar

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Chopismo

The condition of being tacky, vulgar, or acting in a way perceived as low-class. (In the Dominican Republic, the root word chopo is a derogatory term for someone considered unrefined or lacking taste).

Manuel has caught Chopismo. A very serious illness.

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Jeringuero

1. A resident of the Jeringa neighborhood. 2. A derogatory term for someone who is ill-mannered, unrefined, or a troublemaker (Jeringa is a marginalized neighborhood in the city of San Cristobal known for being a rough area).

That kid acts like a Jeringuero.

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