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Tag: es

Definitions tagged es in the street dictionary.

De puño y letra

Describes a text written in your own handwriting and addressed to someone, even if it is never actually delivered to them.

He sent you songs written de puño y letra.

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Colombiaby Anónimo

politematico

A humorous malapropism or mistaken term for polystyrene, which is commonly called styrofoam (in Colombia, the standard name for this material is icopor).

I do not know.

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Colombiaby Anónimo

Jabòn en pan

A basic, unfragranced laundry soap sold in large rectangular bars or blocks. (This type of soap is typically used for hand-washing clothes or scrubbing out tough stains).

Jabòn en pan with no dyes or perfumes.

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Globalby Anónimo

espinilla

Describes someone who whines about everything and is way too thin-skinned or easily offended.

that pussy is such an espinilla, he gets offended by a nickname.

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Colombiaby Anónimo

¿Nocierto?

Generally used at the end of a sentence to reaffirm what is being said and prompt a response from the other person. (It is a colloquial contraction of no es cierto, meaning isn't it true).

You knew that your sister and family were coming to dinner tonight, ¿nocierto? It is a statement made to leave the answer open so the other person confirms what was said.

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Argentinaby Anónimo

Indiana Jonh

Indiana can be a U.S. state, but it is also INDIANA JONH, or however it is spelled. This character is described as a mix of Tarzan, Pirates of the Caribbean, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Jungle Book. In this slang register, the name is used as a derogatory term to call someone gay.

Son: I want to see an Indiana Jonh movie! Mother: My son is not going to watch gay movies. Son: But I like Indiana John! Mother: Noooo! I had a faggot son!

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Globalby Anónimo

Mazel Tov

A Hebrew term used to congratulate someone or mark a special occasion. It can be spelled in various ways, including Mozoltov or Mazal Tov.

Mazel Tov, you got the manager position!

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Ecuadorby Anónimo

El gigante

A personification of the stomach or digestive system. The text uses a fable to describe how hunger or digestive distress can ruin a person's peace. The mention of musical instruments like the tambora (a traditional Dominican drum) and the accordion refers to the loud rumbling sounds of a growling gut. The giant represents the stomach's demanding nature, which can turn a kitchen (the body's internal state) into a place of misery when it is not satisfied.

a work of El gigante

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República Dominicanaby Eddy Batista

ecuneme

A term for countries or places with a large population, basically a spot where many people live (in Uruguay, population is heavily concentrated in the coastal regions).

the places on the tips toward the oceans.

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Uruguayby Anónimo

La Menor

Chamaquita menor de edad, que despues que se cansa de coger y dejar, mete en un lio a cuarquiera...lo digo por esperiencia.

la menor de peravia se caso 4 veces, yo la mire un dia y ahora me hecha el muerto a mi....
República Dominicanaby Anónimo