Definitions tagged bonao in the street dictionary.
A legendary family of Chinese immigrants in the town of Bonao who were supposedly the last people in the country to hear about any news. When someone says that even Los Chinos de Bonao know something, it means the information is extremely common knowledge or old news (Bonao is a city in the central Dominican Republic).
-- Did you hear? Ricky Martin came out. -- Please, even Los Chinos de Bonao knew that.
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The Marlboro International Racetrack, located in a mountain pass near Bonao. Until the late 1990s, it was the only major circuit for car and motorcycle racing in the Dominican Republic. Known for its numerous curves and dangerous, slippery track conditions, it was the home of legendary Dominican racers before the sport moved to the Las Americas track. Today the site is a residential and commercial area. (The name refers to a high point on the Duarte highway connecting the capital to the north).
Luis Mendez used to race in La Cumbre in a Porsche and later in a Corvette. La Cumbre was not a track for rookies.
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A university in the city of La Vega where wealthy locals go when they do not have anything better to do, also frequently attended by students from neighboring towns like Bonao and Jarabacoa. (UCATECI stands for the Universidad Catolica del Cibao, located in the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic).
Man, I am going to ucateci. Don't tell me that girl enrolled and now you are chasing her, damn, that is what having money is all about.
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A carnaval is a public festival held right before Christian Lent. The dates vary from late January to early March depending on the year, and it combines elements like costumes, parades, and street parties (In the Dominican Republic, the main celebration usually coincides with Independence Day on February 27).
By extension, similar parties held at any time of year are also called a carnaval. Despite the huge differences in how it is celebrated around the world, the common trait is that it is a period of indulgence and a bit of chaos.
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A mountain paradise known for its cool climate and friendly locals. It is considered one of the most beautiful places in the country, a fun destination where people go to relax, and is the main producer of flowers and vegetables. (Constanza is a municipality in the central mountain range of the Dominican Republic, known for being the coldest town in the Caribbean country.)
1) I am going to have a great time in Constanza this weekend. 2) I cannot stand this heat anymore, I am going to Constanza for some relaxation.
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A weather event with rain and heavy winds. In Santo Domingo, it is sarcastically defined as something you do not realize has arrived until a few people have already drowned. It refers to the perception that evacuations and warnings only happen when water is chest-high, bridges have collapsed, and rivers have flooded (this reflects a common local criticism of late government responses to natural disasters).
A: Dude, did you hear about the Tormenta Noel that is around? B: No man, what storm? I only saw it was raining, but they did not say anything on the news! A: Well, now that it has been raining for a few days, about 3 bridges collapsed and like 10 people died, they finally declared we have a Tormenta.
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