JUNTUCHA
A temporary, informal arrangement where each member of a group brings a contribution, such as food or drinks, to a gathering.
We are having a JUNTUCHA at my house on Thursday: you bring the potatoes.
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Tag: reunion
Definitions tagged reunion in the street dictionary.
BoliviaAPTHAPI
A communal meal or gathering where each person brings food to share with the group (a traditional Andean custom where food is typically laid out on a shared cloth for everyone to eat together).
We are having an APTHAPI tomorrow, I will bring fish for everyone.
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PARRILLA
A social gathering with friends or family for a cookout. It involves grilling beef, chicken, and chorizo over charcoal or an electric grill, usually served with sides like yuca, potatoes, and salad. (In Venezuela, it refers to both the event itself and the platter of grilled food).
How about we have a PARRILLA at my place to celebrate? / I loved grandma's PARRILLA.
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VenezuelaSALTEÑADA
A mid-morning social gathering where salteñas are served (the salteña is a traditional Bolivian savory baked pastry filled with a juicy, stew-like meat and vegetable mix).
I am hosting a SALTEÑADA this Sunday for my son's birthday.
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Bochinche
A rowdy, noisy gathering or a state of disorganized fun where the main focus is everyone having a great time.
I love a bochinche because we all have such a great time together. / This turned into a huge bochinche, let's dance!
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BOCHINCHAR
To create a loud, festive atmosphere for dancing, drinking, and socializing with a crowd. (In Venezuela, a bochinche is a noisy, informal party or a rowdy gathering).
I want to go out and BOCHINCHAR today. / I need to BOCHINCHAR to cheer myself up.
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Hacer Vaca
To chip in or pool money together by asking for contributions from others. It is very common among coworkers or students to pay for a shared expense like food or drinks.
We need to hacer vaca for the beers this weekend. / Let's hacer vaca to have a barbecue on game day.
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tono
A slang term for a party or a bash.
Tomorrow there is a tono for my birthday.
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Perúquincho
An area in a house or club used for parties and social gatherings, generally with a thatched roof. It includes a grill for cooking a barbecue, long tables, and benches, which are often improvised with wooden planks and sawhorses. (In Argentina, this is the designated space for hosting a traditional barbecue with family and friends).
Why don't you come over this weekend and we'll have a barbecue in the quincho?
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ArgentinaParkin'
A hang-out or informal get-together with close friends (in Panama, this typically refers to a social gathering held at a house or a neighborhood spot rather than a club).
They threw a parkin' at Angela's house and didn't invite me. Where is the parkin' this Saturday?
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PanamáPalto
A dress jacket or blazer worn for formal occasions as part of a man's suit. (In Venezuela, this is the standard term for a suit jacket, while other regions may use the word saco).
My palto got dirty. I can't find a palto that fits me.
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Guiso
1. A general term for a stew or hearty one-pot meal made by simmering meat and vegetables in liquid for a long time. 2. In the local slang of Alcala la Real, a social gathering among friends to have an informal barbecue.
Example 1: My mother made a very good Guiso yesterday with potatoes, pork rinds, and chorizo, and when I finished I dipped bread in the sauce. Example 2: Let's go for a Guiso, boys!
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EspañaBarbacoa
A get-together with friends centered on drinking and gathering around a grill to get hammered and cook meat over hot coals (often an all-day social event in Spain).
Let's go, guys, to the barbacoa!!!!
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Juntate
An informal hangout or social gathering with friends.
Maria, let's do a juntate this Saturday.
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República DominicanaCocinao
A casual get-together with friends to cook a simple meal, like mixed rice or dumplings. A cocinao is usually fueled by beer or rum to get the vibe going. (Locrio is a Dominican seasoned rice dish and domplin refers to boiled flour dumplings).
Hey guys, we are having a cocinao at Maria's house for the end of classes. We are making dumplings, so everyone wait before leaving so you can each bring something.
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