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Tag: pop

Definitions tagged pop in the street dictionary.

Plancha

A genre of Spanish language romantic ballads and pop hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The name literally means "ironing music," which was a disparaging way to refer to the music domestic workers supposedly listened to while performing household chores (it is now a popular, nostalgic genre for parties and karaoke).

Amanda Miguel, Yuri, Isabel Pantoja.

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Bachata

Bachata is a genre of popular music with deep working-class roots (Originating in the Dominican Republic, it is characterized by guitar-based melodies and themes of romance or heartbreak).

I like my Bachata better than any other music.

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Cotufa

The Venezuelan term for popcorn. It is also used in the expression cara de cotufa (popcorn face), a usually affectionate way to describe someone with chubby cheeks or a wide, beaming smile.

Let's buy some cotufas before the movie starts.

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