Definitions tagged ropa in the street dictionary.
Going commando; a person who is not wearing underwear. (The term literally means freewheeling or coasting, suggesting there is nothing holding things in place).
That girl is going rueda libre; they are walking around over there rueda libre.
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A laundry basin or fixed sink used for hand-washing clothes. (In Venezuela, these are common household fixtures made of cement or plastic with a ribbed surface for scrubbing).
The batea broke. Leave the clothes in the batea.
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A gold digger, a woman who targets men just to get their money or expensive things.
Looking for a man with enough money for a woman's own gain.
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an item worn on the feet, also referred to as a garment.
my zapato wore out.
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Something that is faded, washed out, or has lost its color. This is a common regional pronunciation of the standard Spanish word desteñida.
The blouse ended up deteñia after I washed it with bleach.
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The skin that covers the glans of the penis (foreskin). It is also the smaller fold of skin that covers the clitoris in women (clitoral hood).
She broke my telita.
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A term used to describe a person's outfit or overall look, especially when the clothes are well-coordinated or stylish.
I went to the dinner today wearing this chaine.
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A sweatshirt, tracksuit top, or athletic jacket, often featuring a zipper.
An Adidas buzo.
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A closet, wardrobe, or the specific spot where clothes are hung or stored.
Laura hangs her jeans on the percha.
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Second-hand or surplus clothing imported from the U.S. and sold at very low prices (often sold in bulk or bales in street markets).
That Ropa de paca is really nice.
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Military fatigues or a field uniform, typically in camouflage or olive drab, used for work or combat duties (in the Dominican Republic, this term refers to military gear rather than the common meaning of young boy used in other regions).
military chamaco, military clothes
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Someone with no sense of style who cannot coordinate their outfits, despite thinking they look very cool (in Spain, the term usually refers to a provincial person or a hick).
You are so cateta!
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In the Dominican Republic, this refers to khaki fabric, commonly used for trousers and military uniforms. By extension, it is also the name for the sandy tan color associated with this material.
Most street dogs are Kaki.
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A baseball cap.
Have you seen a man around here wearing a Cachucha from the Reformist Party? (The Reformist Party is a long-standing political party in the Dominican Republic).
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A small packet of fabric dye used to tint or color clothes. (Wiki Wiki is a popular brand of fabric dye in Venezuela that became a generic term for the product).
An old pair of jeans becomes new again XD
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A slang term used to refer to a pair of pants or trousers.
Hey, your tramo are cool.
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A famous local eccentric in the Dominican Republic known for crashing the wakes of total strangers. He demanded the best food and refused to leave until he was given the clothes of the deceased. Chochueca also frequently snuck into the Maximo Gomez cemetery to steal funeral wreaths, resulting in him being kicked out by staff on numerous occasions. He was a well-known street figure from the 1970s onward. (The Maximo Gomez cemetery is a prominent graveyard in Santo Domingo).
Taken from an audio clip by Ramon del Orbe.
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A lightweight shirt with multiple pockets and sometimes decorative embroidery. It is the Dominican name for a guayabera (a traditional Caribbean garment often used as formal wear in tropical climates).
Former President Hipolito Mejia is a huge fan of chacabanas, and he even gave some to other heads of state as gifts.
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The most convenient piece of clothing ever invented because it saves time and increases pleasure, making things easier for street-smart guys to get at their girls. (The term literally translates to pull down and suck, referring to a romper or bodysuit that allows for quick sexual access).
Mami, you look beautiful in that Baja y Mama, but you would look even better without it.
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Shallow, preppy girls from wealthy families who are always following the latest trends, speak English, and are very attractive (this term refers to a specific youth subculture in the Dominican Republic).
You will find those Jevito girls at universities like PUCMM, UTESA, INTEC, and UNIBE (not all of them are like that).
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A slang term used to brag about buying new clothes, typically referring to a pair of pants (literally meaning canvas or linen).
I am hitting the store to get myself a couple of lienzo!
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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.
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A stylish, high-end, or exclusive outfit someone wears to look their best, often intended to be worn only once to maintain an image of status or freshness.
1. Look at the Pinta on that guy! 2. He has a different Pinta every single day.
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To be dressed to the nines or looking sharp for a special occasion. (The term stems from chalina, an old word for a scarf or tie, implying someone is wearing their best clothes).
Look at Juan, he is all enchalinao for a party.
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Everyday, casual clothes worn by a person of modest means (the term is a variation of muda, meaning a change of clothes).
Honey, wash my remua because I am heading into the city.
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Off-brand, cheap, or tacky clothing that is considered poor quality or inappropriate.
Those pants you bought are really digale, if I were you I would never wear them.
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