Definitions tagged cibao in the street dictionary.
A supernatural creature from Dominican folklore, mainly from the northern Cibao region. It is described as a human or animal figure engulfed in fire or sparks, seen running through the countryside at night. (The name nimas refers to a local type of firefly).
My buddy went to the farm plot at night and Caco e' Nima appeared to him.
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To speak in a mix of northern Dominican dialect and Spanglish. It is like the Dominican York style, referring to Dominicans influenced by New York culture, but featuring the specific accent of the Cibao (The Cibao is a northern region of the Dominican Republic where people typically substitute r and l sounds with an i).
Manny Perez.
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A slang nickname for the town of Cotui. It is used jokingly or to avoid being identified as a native of the Cibao region, where the local accent is famous for substituting consonants with an i sound. By using an r instead, speakers parody or distance themselves from that regional stereotype. (Cotui is a city in the Sanchez Ramirez province).
I am from Salcedo and he is from Cotur.
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A term used to describe a small mouse (Cibao is a region in the northern Dominican Republic).
A bigañuelo.
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In the Dominican Republic, a pajaro is a gay man, typically used as a slur. It is also used as a generic term for any living animal, insect, or creature. (In standard Spanish the word literally means bird, but in this dialect it is used for any critter).
A dog: this pajarito is a German Shepherd. Insects: I was on a trip and my windshield got covered in pajaritos. Cat: That pajaro sure meows a lot. A damn pajaro showed up in my bathroom (referring to a toad or frog).
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Something done in a sloppy, rushed, or poor-quality way. (The term is widely believed to be a corruption of the name of a US construction firm, Bridge and Dinna, that supposedly carried out haphazard work in the country).
That word originated with the construction of the Puerto Plata tunnel, which was done a la brigandina...
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A Dominican native born in Santiago de los Caballeros and the creator of the website pueblosdominicanos.com (Santiago is the second largest city in the Dominican Republic).
Juan Pablo Duarte, Joaquin Balaguer.
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A person who is extremely picky or fussy, especially regarding food (a term originating from the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic).
So you do not eat eggplant, damn, you really are a yico.
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A reference to Rafael Furcal, a famous Dominican baseball player. It specifically commemorates his clutch hit, known as the Furcalazo, which won the 2007-2008 championship for the Aguilas del Cibao. It signifies a decisive, humiliating blow against a rival, especially one that ruins a major milestone (the hit occurred during rival team Licey's 100th anniversary to break a tie for the most national titles).
The most remembered moment for Dominican fans was when Rafael Furcal hit the Furcalazo in the eighth inning to put the game 2-1 in favor of the Aguilas, winning their 20th championship and making the Aguilas the first team to reach 20 titles.
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The baseball team that is the boogeyman to their rivals, Licey, and the self-proclaimed glorious troublemakers in every stadium. Fans aren't made, they are born into it from birth, are naturally loud, and are recognized as the toughest team in the Caribbean. (The Aguilas Cibaeñas are a professional team from Santiago de los Caballeros, known for their fierce rivalry with the Santo Domingo-based Tigres del Licey).
The war cry of the Aguilas Cibaeñas is, Let's go get 'em! A mandatory question for fans of teams opposing the Aguilas Cibaeñas: You scared?
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People from the Cibao region in the north of the Dominican Republic. They are celebrated as the most beautiful and friendly folks on the island, known for their charisma, generosity, and joy. (El Cibao is the fertile northern valley known for its unique accent and as the country's agricultural heartland).
Juan: I am dying to get me a cibaeña. Pedro: My wife is cibaeña and I would not trade her for anyone.
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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 surname characteristic of San Pedro de Macoris (a province in the Dominican Republic).
A: What is your name and where are you from? B: My name is Stephanie Carbuccia and I am from San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.
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The primary valley in the northern Dominican Republic, situated between the Central and Septentrional mountain ranges. It is a fertile region traditionally focused on agriculture. The origin of the name Cibao is debated: while some suggest Christopher Columbus confused it with Cipango (Japan), it more likely comes from the Taino word cibas, meaning mountain. (The region is famous for a distinct dialect where locals replace the letters r and l with an i sound).
Where people talk with an i in everything. Bali, how is it vai for you? Ai Dio, look bali, etc.
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A street food dish from Santiago, Dominican Republic, made with french fries or mashed plantains topped with a loaded mixture of seasoned meat, a mountain of melted cheese, and smothered in ketchup and mayonnaise. It is served in three sizes: Regular, Large, and Ajoga Burro (a popular street food typically eaten late at night or after drinking).
1. Let's go to Oche's to eat Yaroa and have a Presidente beer. 2. Dude, after getting wasted, a Yaroa really hits the spot.
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