Definitions tagged estilo in the street dictionary.
To be sornero or sorner is to have a cool, effortless style or a laid-back swagger (often used by urban youth in Colombia to describe a chill but impressive aesthetic).
Whoa, look at that guy with that awesome bike, right? Haha, yeah, he really carries that sorneria.
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A scruffy or slovenly person who looks messy, specifically someone wearing wrinkled or unironed clothes.
A: Hey Julio, why are you going to work looking so mangajo? B: Because you do not iron my clothes, woman.
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(Verb). To put rollers or curlers in one's hair to style or straighten it (derived from the English term to set hair).
I am going to Marina's house to setearme | I have to setear tonight, look at how my hair looks.
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Dressed up, looking sharp, or elegant. (Derived from the English word shining).
I was invited to a wedding, I have to go well chaneado. | The event is formal, so we better go chaneados.
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Dressed sharply, looking fly, or wearing an outfit that is elegant and well-fitted (the term is a contraction of tallado, meaning sculpted or carved, suggesting the clothes fit the body perfectly).
Where are you going so well talla'o? | I have never seen you look so talla'o.
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A phrase used to call out a person's total lack of character, manners, or basic decency. It implies the person is completely devoid of class or respect for others. (In Panama, man is a common slang term for guy or dude.)
He stood you up? What a Falta de todo! : He asked you out and you had to pay? What a Falta de todo with that guy.
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A term for someone's presence, swagger, or physical bearing. It is used to describe a person's style, posture, or overall look.
That man has the gargo that fascinates any woman
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A formal suit, specifically a jacket and tie. (The term is likely a phonetic adaptation of the English word full, referring to a full suit).
You look good in that flu.
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A woman with a pageboy-style haircut, usually a short, rounded bob.
Everyone is staring at her with her picaita.
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Someone's individual style, swagger, or a cool vibe.
that girl has a PIQUETE that I like
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A street-smart person who is sharp-witted, impossible to fool, knows every trick in the book, and dresses with swag. (In the Dominican Republic, this refers to someone with the cunning and social agility to thrive in any situation).
I am a tiguere.
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Swag means style. It was a term used by Justin Bieber and his fans, but now every street kid says it (wachiturro refers to a specific urban youth subculture known for its distinct street fashion and music).
Justin Bieber has a lot of swag.
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Having swagger, style, or a cool attitude. It describes the way someone carries themselves, such as their walk, speech, or how they dance.
Check out how that girl dances. She has PIQUETE. That guy looks badass with his new clothes and a fresh edge-up (a sharp, trimmed hairline). He is walking around with PIQUETE.
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Synonym for attitude or style, referring to someone's cool presence or confidence.
I have the swagga, meaning I have a unique personality.
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Shallow, preppy girls from wealthy families who are always following the latest trends, speak English, and are very attractive (this term refers to a specific youth subculture in the Dominican Republic).
You will find those Jevito girls at universities like PUCMM, UTESA, INTEC, and UNIBE (not all of them are like that).
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A man who is a total player or womanizer, specifically one with a lot of game and smooth talk. He can say whatever he wants to women and they will still be into him, letting him do as he pleases. (In Puerto Rico, the term describes someone streetwise and charismatic).
Remember that Black guy who was always dressed sharp and was always with at least two girls at the same time? He was a jiggiri.
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A woman's unique charm, spice, or sex appeal: that special flavor or style that makes her attractive.
My husband won't leave me because of my guasasa.
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Style, being trendy, or having a cool and classy aesthetic.
reggaeton artists have a real swagg!
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The rhythmic delivery or style a person has when rapping, or more generally, someone's overall vibe and way of dressing.
Toxic Crow has a dope flow (Toxic Crow is a Dominican rapper).
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A term used to describe a flashy, high-impact, or impressive outfit. It is similar to having a sharp fit or fresh look (in Dominican slang, the word implies the clothing makes a loud visual impact).
Check out the Etrallon I am rocking. I look great.
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A stylish, high-end, or exclusive outfit someone wears to look their best, often intended to be worn only once to maintain an image of status or freshness.
1. Look at the Pinta on that guy! 2. He has a different Pinta every single day.
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