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Tag: bodega

Definitions tagged bodega in the street dictionary.

MANDADO

Refers to running an errand for someone else. It is most commonly used by children or teenagers sent by parents, grandparents, or elders to perform small tasks like buying something at the store or delivering a message. (In Venezuela, it is a common social expectation for younger people to handle these chores for their elders).

I will be right back, I am going to do the MANDADO Grandpa told me to do. / What a drag, Mom is starting with her mandados again.

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Colmado

A small neighborhood grocery store or corner shop selling a variety of household items and food. (In the Dominican Republic, colmados are common social hubs where people gather to drink, talk, and listen to music.)

Go get me five rolls and a soda at the colmado.

Automatically translated from Spanish

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