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Tag: fiesta

Definitions tagged fiesta in the street dictionary.

Weon

Abbreviation of webon. Used to address a friend, similar to dude, man, or bro (In Venezuela, it is an extremely common filler word between friends, though it is technically a vulgar term for someone lazy or slow).

Look weon, when are we meeting to have a little barbecue? / Damn weon, we have to do something this weekend.

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Tirar la casa por la ventana

To go all out for a celebration, spending a lot of money and sparing no expense.

Don Jorge's daughter got married and he tiró la casa por la ventana with the party | On the last day of physics class we tiramos la casa por la ventana: we went to eat at a super expensive restaurant

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Perrear

To dance in a highly provocative and suggestive manner, usually to reggaeton music. (This style involves rhythmic grinding and close physical contact.)

Let's go perrear at the club | Look at how that girl perrea

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Culeco

The main attraction of Panamanian Carnival, where the crowd is sprayed with water from giant hoses on tanker trucks.

They woke up early today to go to the culecos. Her wallet was stolen at the culecos: of course, since those events are always packed with people.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Locaria

A flamboyant, eccentric, or highly extroverted person who draws a lot of attention through their behavior or appearance.

That locaria invited me to a gay bar. Tell that locaria Marina to explain how those sex toys work.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Goma

A state of being heavily wasted or hammered, especially when drinking to drown one's sorrows so deeply they cannot resurface (in Panama, this term is also commonly used to describe the resulting hangover).

How did it go last night? A lot of goma or what? : With the goma he put away, he ended up calling his ex to tell her he still loves her.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Engomado

The state of physical and mental discomfort that follows a night of heavy drinking: a hangover.

He didn't go to work because he was engomado | Take him some orange juice, he's engomado.

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Naitafón

A phonetic adaptation of the English phrase night of fun. It refers to a vibrant late-night party featuring music and colorful decor, usually held at a dance hall or nightclub. This type of event is primarily a tradition within the Afro-Antillean community.

'We have a naitafón next weekend, everyone is invited' | 'He met her at the naitafón, it was love at first sight'

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Parapapeo

The signature, rhythmic dancing style performed by carnival queens (Panamanian carnival involves a rivalry between two street factions, each led by a queen who performs these specific movements).

'Look at her parapapeo' | 'Oh, but she does not know how to parapapear'.

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Sarao

1. A popular school dance or party, often held in a school gym for high school students. 2. Any kind of party where the only goal is to shake your booty until you drop.

We have a sarao at school next week | Rosa, why don't we organize a sarao?

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Panamáby Rita.AP

ponchera

A state of wild, uninhibited revelry or a rowdy party atmosphere where people let loose and proudly embrace their base instincts.

A ponchera broke out once they started playing that music | Carnival is always a total ponchera.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Rejeros

A tight-knit pack of male friends who hit up clubs and party spots together with the goal of having a good time and picking up women.

Look at that little group of rejeros: They always go everywhere together, they look like rejeros.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Parquear

1. To hang out, chill, or spend time with friends. 2. To put someone in their place, shut someone down, or give them what they deserve (commonly pronounced as parquiar).

Let's go parquiar with Kike : She was getting really out of line, but I parquié her.

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Panamáby Rita.AP

chantin

A slang term used to refer to someone's house, home, or crib (likely derived from the English word shanty).

Are we going to your chantin or mine? | The party is at Karla's chantin.

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Guaro

Alcoholic drink, usually liquor or beer. (It is a generic term for booze.)

'Without guaro there is no party, friend' and 'He never has money because he spends it all on guaro.'

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Panamáby Rita.AP

pari

A party or social gathering (this term is a phonetic adaptation of the English word party).

It is a big pari for everyone except the poor. He went out to parisear with his friends.

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Arrancarse

To go on a wild bender or an unrestrained night of partying with a high risk of blacking out the next day.

"Tonight I am going to arrancar" | "Those people went to arrancar yesterday and they still have not come back."

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Panamáby Rita.AP

Tripeo

To have a blast, enjoy something, or vibe with a person (derived from the English word trip).

I tripee the party like no other. I am going to tripear that girl just because.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Desnalgue

To party without restraint or lose all control in a festive setting. It describes a wild, chaotic blowout where everyone cuts loose. (The word is derived from nalga, meaning buttock, suggesting a situation where people are partying their asses off).

The party at Jose's house was a total desnalgue

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Gozar un pullero

To have a total blast or have a ton of fun. (In Venezuela, a pullero refers to a large quantity of pullas, which were old low-value coins, signifying a great deal of enjoyment).

I gocé un pullero at that party. I hope you goces un pullero on your birthday.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Feriado

A public holiday or simply any day off from work.

"Tomorrow is feriado throughout the country" and "Every Monday is feriado for me, I do not have work that day"

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

parranda

Going out for a night of heavy partying and drinking with friends until the early morning hours.

Yesterday you were out on a parranda. Today you are staying home, no going out on a parranda.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Palto

A dress jacket or blazer worn for formal occasions as part of a man's suit. (In Venezuela, this is the standard term for a suit jacket, while other regions may use the word saco).

My palto got dirty. I can't find a palto that fits me.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Pachanga

A lively party or social gathering where there is music and everyone has a great time.

There is a pachanga tonight; They spend all their time at a pachanga.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Guachafita

A vibe of constant messing around, horseplay, and joking. It refers to a relaxed, party-like atmosphere where no one is taking things seriously.

You just live in a guachafita and Stop the guachafita already.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Colear

To gatecrash a place or event, or to cut in line. (In Venezuela, a queue or line of people is called a cola).

They colearon at the party; that woman coleó in the line.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Del carajo

Used to describe something as excellent or awesome, or a person with a great personality. (Note: While carajo is a vulgarity, this specific phrase is used as a positive intensifier in Venezuela).

That girl is del carajo. The party was del carajo.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Caimanera

An informal sports game or pickup match. (Commonly refers to neighborhood baseball or soccer games organized spontaneously among friends or family).

'Let's have a caimanera on Sunday' and 'Yesterday we went to a family caimanera.'

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Burrera

An informal fundraiser party organized by university students to collect money for their graduation ceremony and celebrations. (In Venezuela, students often host these to pay for graduation rings, diplomas, and events).

They are going to hold a Burrera for the UCV: the Burrera for the UC is going to be awesome.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

arrocero

A gatecrasher, a person who shows up to a party or social gathering without an invitation (The term refers to the rice dishes commonly served at large Venezuelan celebrations where uninvited people could easily blend in for a free meal).

Why did you come as an arrocero? / Hi, sorry for arriving as an arrocero.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Farandulear

To go out partying or hitting a bash with popular people and socialites. (A bonche is a party, and the farandula is the local celebrity or socialite scene).

"Here I am faranduleando" : "Typical of you, out faranduleando"

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Farandulero

A social climber or clout-chaser who frequents parties specifically to be seen with celebrities or well-known people. (The term comes from farandula, meaning the entertainment industry or celebrity scene).

That guy is such a Farandulero: Stop being such a farandula.

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Venezuelaby Mariabarros09

Cotorreo

1. A casual party or get-together where friends hang out. 2. Informal chitchat or banter. 3. To tell or relay news to someone (The term comes from cotorra, meaning parrot, alluding to the non-stop talking in social settings).

1. There is a cotorreo at Pedro's house today. 2. I asked him but he did not cotorreo anything to me. 3. Those two spend all their time cotorreando. 4. Did you already cotorreaste to him what happened yesterday?

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Can

1. A party, bash, or get-together. 2. Joking, kidding, or messing around. (Patronales are annual festivals celebrated in Dominican towns in honor of a patron saint.)

Let's go to the can at the town festival. Stop the can and get to work on your homework.

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República Dominicanaby Individuo

festejo

A gathering or setting where people meet for something resembling a party but centered on a specific purpose (like the Lord of Miracles, a massive religious procession in Lima).

The Lord of Miracles, a mass, or a birthday, etc. is a festejo.

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kilombo

A term from the Rio de la Plata region used to describe chaos or disorder. Originally referring to settlements or gatherings of enslaved people of African origin, it evolved through several meanings. 1: A loud, persistent, and annoying racket or commotion, like yelling or loud music. 2: A brothel or whorehouse. 3: A big mess, a complicated problem, or serious trouble. (The word derives from Kimbundu and originally referred to settlements of escaped slaves, which colonial authorities viewed as sites of chaos and sin).

1 I couldn't sleep last night, my neighbor got married and they were making non-stop kilombo until 3 in the morning. 2 I went to the kilombo by the small square, they have a new girl who drove me crazy. 3 Your idiot brother got me into a huge kilombo with your old man, he told him I didn't go to his house on Sunday for his birthday because I went to the stadium to watch Boca, when I find him I'm going to wreck him for being a snitch.

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Argentinaby Anónimo

tertulia

A small social gathering or get-together that includes music.

There is a tertulia happening on the corner.

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Cubaby Anónimo

Se cuadra feo pero batea duro

Used to describe someone who looks like they eat very little but manages to clear the table when the food is free, such as at a birthday party. (This is a baseball metaphor for a player who has an awkward stance but is a powerful hitter.)

Look at that guy, he looks so calm, but he ate half the empanadas. That guy se cuadra feo pero batea duro.

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República Dominicanaby Individuo

partysear

To go out on the town or hit the clubs for a night of partying. (Panamanian slang often adopts and Hispanicizes English words due to the historical U.S. influence in the country).

I went to partysear over the weekend with my homies from the neighborhood.

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chercha

A Dominican adaptation of the English word church. Since African-American religious services during the U.S. occupation featured singing and dancing, the term became slang for a small party, casual hangout, or a joyful gathering (refers to the U.S. military occupation of the Dominican Republic from 1916 to 1924).

There is going to be a chercha at Tavito's place tonight.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

Rally del Borracho

An annual street festival held every December 31 in the Don Bosco neighborhood of Santo Domingo. It is a massive social gathering focused on camaraderie and nostalgia where people drink heavily, which is how it earned its name.

The Rally del Borracho has been held for over 40 years.

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República Dominicanaby Individuo

churnia

A churnia is the hottest girl in the pack, a leader who can attract multiple guys with ease. They are the life of the party and do not come cheap, holding out for the best option. They charm men effortlessly until they are hooked; she is the classic femme fatale.

Megan Fox in the movie Jennifer's Body. Like a Mean Girl (known as Chicas Pesadas in Mexico) or the classic school Barbie who does whatever she wants whenever she wants.

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pitá

Used to describe a wild party, a scene, a ruckus, or a funny and notorious event. (It is a colloquial shortening of the word pitada, following a common pattern in Spain where the final 'd' is dropped in speech).

- What a pitá we caused last night. - Manuel is always stirring up a pitá.

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