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Tag: contento

Definitions tagged contento in the street dictionary.

Diente frío

Someone who is constantly smiling, even when it is not appropriate. The term implies that because their teeth are always exposed to the air, they must be cold or nearly frozen.

A: Andres's dad is super cool, he is all diente frío. Have you met him yet? B: Sure, he always goes with Andres to the soccer matches.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Más fino

Used to describe something that is cool, great, or excellent. It expresses excitement or satisfaction.

I am moving, más fino! / I got a new phone, más fino!

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

A pleno

To the max, going all out, or with total energy. (The term likely refers to the 'pleno' in roulette, which is hitting a single number for the highest payout).

- How was the night? - Sick, a pleno with the music, the girls, the drinks...

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Argentinaby DiegoEFE

Foé

A versatile exclamation from Malaga used to express either joy or frustration. It was reportedly popularized by a local individual who was believed to have had mental health issues (specific to the city of Malaga).

Foé, I am so happy!

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Españaby NikoIzq

Linsi

1. A flake or someone who lets others down. 2. Sharp, dapper, or well-groomed. 3. An exclamation of joy or victory (This term is a regionalism from the Naranjo neighborhood of Moca, a rural town in Puerto Rico).

The employee is a linsi, he flaked on the work meeting. He is such a linsi, he ate half a dozen pastels (traditional savory tamales). The young man was dressed like a linsi, looking like he just left the tailor. Linsi, we won!

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Puerto Ricoby Efrain Cortes

Achismado

To be angry, annoyed, or miffed at someone.

Jose's brother got achismado with him because he didn't take him to the ball game (in Puerto Rico, this usually refers to baseball).

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Puerto Ricoby Anónimo

Dibu Dibay

A catchphrase from the early 2000s popularized by the character Zoilo on the TV show Perdone la Hora. It means feeling excellent, looking sharp, or being at the top of your game (Zoilo was a flamboyant comedic character known for his vanity and tight clothing).

Today I feel Dibu Dibay, hand me the spandex because I am going to go get my eyebrows plucked.

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República Dominicanaby Individuo

Felicidad

That state of mind that makes a person unable to stop smiling.

Having health and love leads to Felicidad

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Españaby ari

Mejor que Lola

A phrase used to describe someone who is having a great time, feeling happy, or enjoying themselves to the fullest. (It refers to a popular Dominican story about a woman named Lola who was having the best day of her life right before she died at 3:00 PM, which is why people often specify they are better than Lola before that hour.)

I really feel good: I am Mejor que Lola. Maria, you look very happy: you are Mejor que Lola.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

japi tu binapi

Someone who sees everything as good even when it is actually bad, essentially a person who is blindly or annoyingly optimistic. (This term is a phonetic adaptation of the English phrase -happy to be happy-).

Hey Juan, you big japi tu binapi, stop being so damn happy.

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República Dominicanaby Emely