Slang for when a poor man marries into a rich family, specifically for the money. The term is gender-specific because it is considered much rarer for a man to marry up than a woman. (The word is derived from bragueta, meaning a trouser fly).
- Juan, tell me, what's up with Ricardo? I haven't seen him in a long time. - Man, you don't even know! That guy DIO UN BRAGUETAZO! - No fucking way! - Yeah! The guy must be in Cap Cana (an exclusive resort destination) right now, with a rum and coke in his right hand and grabbing the rich girl's ass with his left.
The most prestigious university in the Dominican Republic, which is a nickname for the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). Its main campus is in Santiago de los Caballeros, which is considered superior to the campus in Santo Domingo. It is known for attracting the nation's elite, including both the wealthy and the highly intelligent, who typically go on to hold the highest-ranking professional positions. The school is the subject of intense rivalry from institutions like UNIBE and is often contrasted with UTESA, which students mockingly call a neighborhood dump or a trash truck for those who lack the money or brains for la pucamaima. It is a major cultural landmark mentioned in the news and urban music (such as songs by the rapper El Lapiz Conciente).
What is up, where do you study? -I am at la pucamaima. Wow, how cool, what is it like there? -It is awesome, but it is a ton of work. I bet, and here we are at UTESA just buttering up the teacher so she lets us pass, lol. -Hahaha, that is funny.
The unofficial uniform of students at PUCMM. Refers to trendy but brainless rich kids (PUCMM is a prestigious private university in the Dominican Republic).
- Girl, that chick doesn't even have enough to buy an Aeropostale from last season to look decent. - Should I tweet that at her?
The 6 wealthiest universities in the country, where preppy rich kids meet up to show off as if they were on a fashion runway (refers to the main private universities in the Dominican Republic: PUCMM, UNIBE, UTESA, INTEC, APEC, and UNPHU).
A university in the city of La Vega where wealthy locals go when they do not have anything better to do, also frequently attended by students from neighboring towns like Bonao and Jarabacoa. (UCATECI stands for the Universidad Catolica del Cibao, located in the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic).
Man, I am going to ucateci. Don't tell me that girl enrolled and now you are chasing her, damn, that is what having money is all about.
PUCMM is the first private Catholic university established in the Dominican Republic, founded in 1962. It is widely considered one of the country's most prestigious institutions, particularly for its programs in business, law, and engineering, and it maintains campuses in Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Puerto Plata. (In local culture, the university is often referred to as la Puca and is synonymous with high social status and academic rigor).
Lady: Good morning young man, where are you headed? Young man: Good morning ma'am, well, I am going to PUCMM! Lady: And why did you choose that university? Young man: Simple! For its prestige, international recognition, healthy environment, and high-class people! Lady: It is great that you speak of PUCMM that way, it is excellent! Young man: Thank you very much, have a great day!
A university where only the spoiled rich kids have a good time, while scholarship or financial aid students get screwed over, struggling under terrible professors who give unfair grades. In this hellhole, you need a near-perfect GPA like a 95 or 99 just to stay enrolled (PCMM refers to the PUCMM, a prestigious and expensive Dominican university).
Maria: Professor Luis, I got an A on the Spanish exam and kept my GPA up, but you gave me a B for the final grade, and now I am going to lose my scholarship. Professor Luis: Well, the only way to pass is if you do me a favor... and that is when you are totally screwed.
A private school in Bonao that is as prestigious as elite schools in the capital like Lux Mundi or San Judas Tadeo. It is a sports rival of exclusive international schools like Carol Morgan. Historically, it served the local elite and children of employees from Falconbridge (a major nickel mining company in the area), but after layoffs, it became a hub for children of government officials, wealthy landowners, and the rich. Graduates typically attend top private universities (like UNIBE or PUCMM) and live a lifestyle of luxury shopping and high-end tech. It is known for high academic standards and a campus founded by Canadians.
Where do you study? At the Colegio Centro Educacional de Bonao (C.E.B). Oh! That is great...
The six most expensive private universities in the Dominican Republic where wealthy people and snobs go to show off. Students from these schools are stereotyped as being soft and needing security guards to protect them. (The list includes UNIBE, UTESA, INTEC, APEC, UNPHU, and PUCMM; guachiman is a local term for a watchman or guard.)
Why spend so much dough on those G6 schools when we have our beloved UASD for free?
A university often seen as a fashion show for showing off fancy clothes and shoes. It is known for students who act pretentious by listening to music in English while secretly wanting to blast street merengue. It is considered a middle ground: not as snobby as the elite Puca, but not as tacky as the public UASD. (UTESA is a private university in the Dominican Republic. Puca refers to PUCMM, the elite university, and UASD is the public university. Anthony's is a well-known local department store.)
A: Are you going to uni today? B: Ugh, no, like, I cannot wear the same pair of jeans twice in the same week. I am going shopping today and I will go to class tomorrow.
G6 refers to the six most prestigious and expensive private universities in the Dominican Republic: UNIBE, PUCMM, INTEC, UNAPEC, UTESA, and UNPHU. While academically elite, they are socially stereotyped as bubbles for spoiled rich kids who treat the campus like a fashion show. The students are often mocked for being snobby and agentaos (pretentious), such as pretending to only listen to English music while secretly craving street merengue. These schools are notorious for high costs and frequent tuition hikes. They also share a culture of derogatory nicknames used by rivals, like Brutesa (playing on the word for stupid) or Putamaima (a vulgar play on the school name). (In the Dominican Republic, these elite schools are often contrasted with the UASD, the massive and rugged state university).
Attention dear students, due to the new services and facilities we have offered, starting next term the cost per credit and re-enrollment will increase, thank you for your attention.
A place where daily hikes are the norm and there is a constant coming and going that exhausts you just moving from one classroom to another (An acronym for the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, a prestigious university in the Dominican Republic known for its very large, sprawling campus).
Damn, shit! Now we have to head to A2 at La PUCMM for English and this teacher who lets us out late, there is barely time to get out of Arquitorture... Look, here comes Laura! Maybe we can catch a ride with her! (NOTE: if you have classmates with a car, SUV, or whatever with four wheels, do not get stuck on foot and sweet-talk them, they will be your lifesaver. 100 percent guaranteed!)
One of the top universities in the Dominican Republic where you choose between the best parties of your life or studying like a dog. The parking elevator is sketchy and rarely works, making the climb from the first to the second floor a drag. In building B2, the AC gets shut off during power outages to keep the building from exploding, and the B1 elevators are always packed. The cafeteria is the ultimate social hub, filled with people even if they do not attend the school. Professors assign tons of work through WebCT, though students often have technical issues. It is located near the B4 bar (Bakus) and the liquor stores on Churchill Avenue. Many students get sick from the nearby McDonald's. Moncho, the most famous street vendor in Santo Domingo, is known for giving credit to everyone. The school constantly hikes tuition with smooth-talking excuses. It is a place where even smart students end up in remedial math and where the constant partying leads to academic probation by the end of the term. Also, the girls there say osea (like, I mean) in every sentence. (PUCMM is the most prestigious and expensive private university in the Dominican Republic).
Osea, dude, are you serious? Osea, obviously. Osea, totally? Totally. PUCMM: where you lose weight walking to the 6th floor to find your car and then wait 3 hours just to drive out of the lot.
The public state university where those who cannot afford expensive private schools enroll, often acting stuck up to pretend they have money or high social status. Some students try to sound elite by calling it "the Catholic" to mimic prestigious private institutions. (UASD is the main public university in the Dominican Republic, often contrasted with expensive private universities like PUCMM or UNIBE).
Damn sis, I had to enroll in the UASD. Ugh, I am not going to the UASD, I signed up for "The Catholic" one.
The academic code for the Telematics Engineering major at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM is a major private university in the Dominican Republic).
A prestigious university with its main campus in Santiago, the largest by area after the state university (UASD). While academically elite, it is stereotyped for being full of jevitos jediondos, pretentious rich kids who hang out at social spots like el Kiosko or Bakus instead of studying. Its rival is UNIBE, mockingly called Unibonche (party university).
- People at PUCMM are so insufferable. - Not everyone, there are plenty of us who actually go there to study.
An abbreviation for Classroom 5. It is used by students at the PUCMM university in Santiago to refer to El Fogon, a bar located across from the campus where students gather. The name is a joke because the university buildings only go up to A4, making the bar the unofficial fifth classroom (PUCMM is a major Catholic university in the Dominican Republic).
- Yo, what class do you have? - Academic Orientation. - No way man, let is go to A5 to hang out.
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