Definitions tagged disfraz in the street dictionary.
A flashy, gaudy costume and a spooky mask worn during Corpus Christi festivals. (These represent traditional satirical characters in Panamanian folklore known for their grotesque or ugly appearance).
A: 'The boy told me he wants to wear a parrampán this year' B: 'Oh no, it is so ugly to dress him like that, honey'
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A term for the Diablo Cojuelo, the central masked devil character of Dominican carnivals. It is a shortened form of the word for a masked person. (The Diablo Cojuelo is the most iconic figure of Dominican Carnival, known for wearing elaborate horned masks and colorful costumes).
Here come the mácaro, run for it! What are we celebrating on February 27? The day of the mácaros.
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A traditional character in Dominican Carnival who wears an elegant and colorful costume with a fierce mask. The style varies by region and is the most iconic figure of the festivities. (The character represents a limping devil and is especially famous in the city of La Vega).
Let's head to the carnival in La Vega to see the diablos cojuelos.
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A colorful character from the Dominican Carnival, traditionally a person who dresses in drag with exaggerated features. In common slang, it refers to a man or woman who dresses in a gaudy, mismatched way or wears ridiculous, heavy makeup.
Sulay looks like a robalagallina.
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A North American tradition adopted by Dominicans. As if the Carnival season (a massive national celebration in February) was not enough, people use October 31st as an excuse to drink more rum, dress up in crazy costumes, hit up parties, and throw a major bash.
A: Dude, what are you going to dress up as for Dia de brujas? B: Well man, I haven't really thought about it yet, but no joke, I'm thinking of going as SpongeBob just to mess with everyone.
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