Definitions tagged publico in the street dictionary.
A crowded common area or a packed central zone at an event. (Literally a henhouse, the term describes a noisy and densely populated space).
That stadium looks like a gallinero | The convention was a gallinero.
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Excessive public displays of affection or being overly lovey-dovey, usually involving cuddling or petting in front of others.
Stop giving each other Arrumacos. / How much longer are you guys going to keep doing Arrumacos?
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A humorous mispronunciation of the British car brand Vauxhall. It refers to the shared taxi driven by Elvin Vinicio, a popular comedic character played by Felipe Polanco (a concho is a type of shared public taxi in the Dominican Republic).
Hey ladies, I am going to take you for a ride in the Bojol.
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Having the fabric of your pants or skirt wedged between your butt cheeks. While it is easily fixed by pulling the fabric out, doing so is embarrassing in public, so people usually try to fix it discreetly by rubbing against a chair or a wall. (The term literally means imprisoned priest).
- Look, the waitress has the cura preso. Tell her to let him out. - No, take a photo first and post it on Instagram.
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The Austin Cambridge was a British vehicle widely used in the Dominican Republic from the 1960s to the 1980s, very popular as a concho (a shared route taxi) and recognized for its interior space and reliability.
Count the Austin, distributed by Reid & Pellerano.
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In the Dominican Republic, this refers to the back row of seats in a bus or public transport van.
The bus is empty, go to the cocina because that seat is for six people.
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The original cuquitas were Bajaj passenger motor-scooters used for public transport in the past, specifically on routes like Tiradentes Avenue to the UASD (the state university) and in rural areas. They fit about six passengers and were considered comfortable. Today, the term refers to Japanese mini-trucks or micro-vans.
I am going to catch a cuquita to the university.
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Also known as a Carrito Derecho, these are beat-up, old sedans that operate as shared taxis along fixed routes. They are notorious for being so crowded and unsafe that you might get robbed while sitting inside, and the drivers tend to hike the fare by 10 pesos constantly. They usually smell like a gas leak and have plenty of ventilation because of all the holes in the floor and doors. You almost always snag your clothes or get an oil stain when getting out. The driver is typically a sweaty man in a dirty baseball cap. (In the Dominican Republic, these are a common form of informal public transportation where multiple passengers are crammed into a single private vehicle).
Mr Mojor: Damn man, I was on my way back from the supermarket and I got mugged while I was sitting inside the Carrito Publico. Egghead Manolo: Where are you headed, Melona? Melona: Oh, just going home. Egghead Manolo: What happened to your new car? Melona: No, I am taking a Carrito Publico because I pawned the car.
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A shared public taxi in the Dominican Republic, usually a beat-up sedan. The driver crams two passengers in the front seat next to him and four in the back, meaning everyone is packed in like sardines.
If skinny or average-sized people get in, it is fine, but if three skinny people and one big guy get in the back of the concho, that is when things get really bad!
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In the Dominican Republic, Colegio refers to private schools, from elementary through high school. It is where kids, brats, street-smart teens, and preppy kids go to 'learn', which usually involves showing off in the halls, flirting, getting into trouble, starting drama, gossiping, and experimenting with booze and cigarettes. After graduating, they move on to university where the non-stop partying keeps going.
A couple of famous Colegio options in Santo Domingo are: Babeque, Carol Morgan, ABC, Senderos (trash), Lux Mundi, New Horizons, among others.
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