Definitions tagged fiestas in the street dictionary.
A cake. Known as pastel or torta in other countries, it is an oven baked dessert made with eggs, milk, and flour, decorated with various toppings or frosting. It is usually served as the centerpiece for birthdays, weddings, and other celebrations. (While some countries use this word specifically for sponge cake, in Puerto Rico it is the general term for any cake).
I have to buy a BIZCOCHO for my son's fifth birthday celebration.
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To step up and be more generous or charitable than usual, typically by spending a lot of money or giving a significant gift.
Dad really se bajó del bus, you should see the gift he bought her; my grandma always se baja del bus at the end of the year, the Christmas gifts are the best.
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Snacks or finger foods served at parties and social gatherings to accompany drinks. (The word literally means something to help the drink go down).
I think I will serve tequeños as a Pasapalo. There are many Pasapalos to choose from.
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A combination of the words for drinking and December, referring to the month when people drink the most. It is a time of non-stop partying where any excuse is good enough to drink, as everyone has cash and spends it all on liquor and celebrations. (In Venezuela, December is marked by year-end bonuses and the tradition of Baby Jesus bringing gifts).
Welcome bebiembre. Happy bebiembre to everyone. Waiting for Baby Jesus in bebiembre.
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Used when you are roaming all over the city, searching for a cozy or cool spot to hang out.
We decided to peinar the city a bit on that trip we took, going from the cosmopolitan bars all the way to the gritty underbelly and the life of the colmadones (large neighborhood grocery stores that serve as social hubs for drinking and loud music).
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The entire month of December when it is difficult to walk the streets because hustlers and various people are constantly asking for their Navidad (a holiday tip or handout expected by informal workers and acquaintances).
Hey brother, give me mine, where is my Navidad?
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República Dominicana