Definitions tagged provincia in the street dictionary.
A person or a dish originating from the district of La Chorrera (this region in West Panama is well known for its specific traditional foods).
A: Grandma, what are you eating? B: A Chorrerano corn bun I bought at the market, son.
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Used to describe people, objects, or customs from the interior of the country (the provinces located outside of the capital, Panama City).
That boy is Interiorano, that is why he speaks differently. / And where did you get that Interiorano music from?
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A term used to describe a person, object, or tradition from the provinces or rural areas outside of the capital (in Panama, any region outside of Panama City is considered the interior).
'That boy is interiorano, that is why he speaks differently' or 'Where did you get that interiorana music from?'
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A primary administrative and political subdivision used to partition the national territory (similar to a state or province).
Peru is divided into 24 departamento and one constitutional province.
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A district located to the west of Panama City. According to local lore, the name is a phonetic version of the English phrase 'at right hand' used by Americans when giving directions (Arraiján is a major residential suburb for many people who work in the capital).
'They sell the best churros in Arraiján' : 'Let me know when you get to Arraiján'
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An expression used in the province of Chiriqui to indicate agreement, admiration, or as a reaffirmation of provincial identity (Chiriqui is a province in western Panama whose residents have a strong sense of regional pride).
A: 'Are you from Chiriqui?' B: 'Meto'
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A common abbreviation for Santiago de los Caballeros, the second largest city in the Dominican Republic (located in the central Cibao valley, it is famously known as the heart city).
The heart city, Santiago.
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A province in northern Argentina. (It is historically significant as the site where the country declared its independence in 1816).
Congress of tucuman.
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A slang nickname for the town of Cotui. It is used jokingly or to avoid being identified as a native of the Cibao region, where the local accent is famous for substituting consonants with an i sound. By using an r instead, speakers parody or distance themselves from that regional stereotype. (Cotui is a city in the Sanchez Ramirez province).
I am from Salcedo and he is from Cotur.
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A slang expression used to describe the Dominican countryside, rural provinces, or any underdeveloped area lacking modern urban infrastructure. (Used mainly by residents of the capital to dismiss anywhere outside the city).
The capital is the capital, and everything else is monte y culebra.
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A legendary family of Chinese immigrants in the town of Bonao who were supposedly the last people in the country to hear about any news. When someone says that even Los Chinos de Bonao know something, it means the information is extremely common knowledge or old news (Bonao is a city in the central Dominican Republic).
-- Did you hear? Ricky Martin came out. -- Please, even Los Chinos de Bonao knew that.
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A municipality in the southern Dominican Republic. Residents, known as Vicentenobleros, often avoid saying they are from Barahona province because they believe the provincial capital has exploited their town's resources for its own gain. The town is internationally famous for its massive migration to Spain, where it is said you can find someone from Vicente Noble in every corner of the country (Vicente Noble is a municipality located within the Barahona province).
vicentenoble.info
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A mountain paradise known for its cool climate and friendly locals. It is considered one of the most beautiful places in the country, a fun destination where people go to relax, and is the main producer of flowers and vegetables. (Constanza is a municipality in the central mountain range of the Dominican Republic, known for being the coldest town in the Caribbean country.)
1) I am going to have a great time in Constanza this weekend. 2) I cannot stand this heat anymore, I am going to Constanza for some relaxation.
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A person from the community of Fondo Grande, located in the Loma de Cabrera municipality of the Dominican Republic.
We headed to Loma de Cabrera to see a Fondograndero.
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San Cristobal is a province and city in the Dominican Republic located just west of the national capital. Originally named Trujillo after the dictator Rafael Trujillo (who was born there), it was renamed in 1961 after his assassination. It is a major urban and industrial center that borders the Caribbean Sea to the south.
If you are in Santo Domingo, take the 6 de Noviembre highway south and after 6 or 8 minutes doing 150km/h you will be in San Cristobal.
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