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Tag: coro

Definitions tagged coro in the street dictionary.

coro

A city on the coastal plains of Falcon state, Venezuela. It is situated between the Medanos de Coro (large sand dunes) to the north and the Sierra de Coro mountains to the south, near the port of La Vela de Coro. It is a major tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its well-preserved colonial architecture. The city is famous for its intense winds, which often exceed 35 km/h.

The Medanos de coro are absolutely spectacular!

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

Medanos de Coro

Located in Falcon State, a sea of sand that is worth seeing. (A national park in northwestern Venezuela consisting of massive desert sand dunes).

Medanos de Coro are on another level. A photo in the Medanos de Coro is fire.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

en coro

The talking stage or a situationship where two people talk every day and sometimes hook up before they are officially a couple.

I was en coro with that guy but he ghosted me, I do not know why.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

curon

Refers to a situation, moment, or thing that is hilarious, joyful, or a total blast. Something that causes a lot of laughter. (In the Dominican Republic, a coro refers to a group of friends hanging out).

We are hanging out with the crew and suddenly something funny happens, a transvestite (faggot) dancing in an exaggerated way, and someone in the group says: Now that is curon! and everyone just laughs and laughs.

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Ayudante de Bebida

A freeloader who never contributes to the group pot (serrucho) for buying alcohol, but drinks just as much as those who paid. (In the Dominican Republic, a serrucho is a practice where friends pool money to buy a bottle of liquor to share.)

So-and-so, do not come to this hangout because we do not want any Ayudante de Bebida here.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

chupi club

A tight-knit group of friends who meet up every weekend at the park to get drunk. You could call them alcoholics, but they are there to drink together through thick and thin (drinking in public parks or plazas is a common social activity in the Dominican Republic).

A: Hey, let us get the whole crew together to drink tonight. B: For sure, that is why we are the chupi club.

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t.t.t

You are doing your thing, staying focused, or handling your business. It is used to acknowledge that someone is on their grind or doing well in their own affairs.

Damn, man. t. t. t.

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regionalismos dominicanos

The specific way people speak in the Dominican Republic, involving unique local terms that carry different meanings in other Spanish-speaking countries.

A guagua here is a bus, while in Peru it is a newborn baby. A coro here means a group of friends or a fun crowd, but in other countries it is a choir. This dictionary is full of other regionalismos dominicanos.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

konani

1. An older woman who hangs out in the streets with a pack of young kids or hoodlums. 2. A large, rowdy group of young people heading out together (the term refers to CONANI, the Dominican government agency responsible for child welfare and orphanages).

1. There goes Doña Rosa with her konani. 2. You were out there with that konani of bums heading to the club.

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chercha

Joking around, having fun, and telling harmless stories or lighthearted lies. It refers to an informal hangout or a lively session of friendly banter.

A group of friends messing around and having a good time, this is a CHERCHA.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

Los muchachos

A casual way to address or refer to a group of people linked by friendship, work, or social ties. It is an effective way to get the attention of a circle of people, conveying a sense of brotherhood and familiarity (similar to calling out to the boys or the guys).

A) Individual: Hey Los muchachos, how is everything going? B) Group: All good, brother! Come over here!

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

MMM

A derogatory acronym used to insult gay men without them realizing it. It stands for Maldito Maricon de Mierda (Fucking piece of shit faggot). In the southern Dominican Republic, the first word is often pronounced Mardito (the substitution of l for r is a regional linguistic trait).

Don't pay him any mind, that guy is an MMM.

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Mamabola

Someone who sucks another man's testicles (grano is a common Dominican term for testicle). It is used as a vulgar insult for someone perceived as a pathetic suck-up or a brown-noser.

Look at this total Mamabola!

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

Benberria

A small party or informal gathering among friends. It is synonymous with a bonche (a common Dominican term for a bash or party).

Bro, I have a Benberria going on in the neighborhood. Come on over!

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Sergio Bencosme

The coolest street in the city of Moca during December (Moca is a Dominican city where this specific street becomes a major hub for Christmas celebrations and nightlife).

Luis: Dude, where are we going to go hang out in December? Pedro: You already know, to the Sergio Bencosme because that is where things get the coolest.

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U P T

Something top-tier or a cool situation (an acronym for Una Pila de Tigueres, which literally means a whole bunch of street-smart guys).

U P T, the guys from the crew (tiguere refers to a street-smart, resourceful person, while coro is the social circle or squad).

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Un Coro

A social gathering, hangout, or party with a group of friends (literally means a choir, referring to the collective nature of the activity).

Hey, let's have Un Coro at the club on Saturday.

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Bonche

A party, a hangout, or a night out with a group of friends (possibly derived from the English word bunch).

A: Where is the bonche tonight? B: To the club and then to Maria's house, she has a lit after-party going on.

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Pobrada

A derogatory term for any activity involving two or more poor people where they think they are having a good time or exercising their rights. These events are fueled by alcohol and inevitably end in a fight or a brawl between participants.

Examples: Political Pobrada: A protest by a small opposition party. Festive Pobrada: A street party in a poor neighborhood (barrio, which in the Dominican Republic usually refers to a low-income slum).

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Cocinao

A casual get-together with friends to cook a simple meal, like mixed rice or dumplings. A cocinao is usually fueled by beer or rum to get the vibe going. (Locrio is a Dominican seasoned rice dish and domplin refers to boiled flour dumplings).

Hey guys, we are having a cocinao at Maria's house for the end of classes. We are making dumplings, so everyone wait before leaving so you can each bring something.

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Can

1. A chill get-together or informal party among friends where the main goal is to hang out and have a good time. Food and drinks are essential (often involving friends chipping in to cook a meal together). 2. A dog or pooch.

1. Let's go to a can at Ana's place tonight. 2. I need to wash the can.

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