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Tag: sinonimo

Definitions tagged sinonimo in the street dictionary.

Lo mismo es espalda que en la espalda

A phrase used to indicate that two different ways of doing something lead to the same result, making the distinction between them irrelevant. It is equivalent to saying it is all the same or six of one, half a dozen of the other.

A: Girl, why didn't you do it the way I showed you? B: Oh well boss, Lo mismo es espalda que en la espalda.

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Mamasota

A term for a woman who is physically very attractive, sexy, and feminine. (In Colombia, it is common slang for a hottie or babe, usually referring to her figure).

The other day I saw a Mamasota and I fell in love with her. (it can be replaced by gorgeous, divine, or pretty).

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Cambumbo

A plastic bucket or container, often a repurposed large jug, used to hold or pour water in the bathroom (commonly used for manual bathing or flushing in homes without consistent running water).

Pass me the cambumbo from the bathroom.

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Advenedizo

A nobody, a random person of no consequence, or an outsider who is unknown to the local community.

Handing over land to indios advenedizos.

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culicagado

An adult with the mindset of a child who is unable to think or behave in a way that matches their age. (The term literally refers to a baby with a dirty diaper, used here as a vulgar way to call someone immature or a man-child).

Look at Juan! He is acting like a culicagado kid: he does not know how to handle the situation.

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pregones

The rhythmic chants or catchy slogans shouted by street vendors to attract customers (a traditional way of selling food and goods in public areas).

Delicious hot tamales, very tasty, yummy, and fresh!

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tigrazo

The superlative form of the word tigre, used to describe someone who is extremely street-smart, savvy, or a major hustler (a tigre is a common Dominican term for a clever person who knows how to navigate the streets, and this version is often pronounced tiguerazo).

My son is a real tigrazo.

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bolillo

A white person or American, a gringo. It is also the name for a traditional crusty white bread roll (a bolillo is white on the inside, which is why the term is used as slang for white people).

My mom sent me to buy a bolillo (bread). The school is full of bolillos (white people).

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curucatero

a person, usually a child, who is constantly farting or shitting their pants because they cannot hold their bowel movements.

what a little curucatero that kid is.

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JUM!

Used to express skepticism, suspicion, or doubt. It is an onomatopoeic sound, similar to a skeptical 'Hmm', used to indicate you think someone is lying or hiding something.

A: I went to the corner store! (A colmado is a typical Dominican neighborhood store). B: Juuuum, sure. A: What are you doing? B: Nothing. A: Juuum.

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carajita

A young girl, kid, or brat (a common Venezuelan term used to refer to children or teenagers).

that carajita from elementary school

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pitufo

A slang term for a member of the National Police, nicknamed for the blue color of their uniforms (literally meaning Smurfs).

Mario, grab the wraps, the pitufos are coming!

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Salamero

someone who wears people out by always repeating the same stuff or doing the same thing over and over (jartar refers to being fed up, and vaina is a universal slang term for any thing or situation).

today I show up, tomorrow I show up, the day after I show up.

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AKA

AKA is an abbreviation used to introduce a person's alias, stage name, or nickname. It functions just like the English acronym for Also Known As, serving to identify someone by their street name or artistic persona.

Bryan Rosario AKA El Bryan.

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Chuipi

A Dominican term for a sound used to express disgust or lack of interest in a person, comment, or place. It is produced by keeping the jaw closed and lips slightly open while sucking air into the mouth to create a sharp noise (known in other cultures as sucking teeth or kiss-teeth).

Look boy! Don't you go giving me that Chuipi!

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vichi

an adjective used in northern Mexico for someone who is naked or wearing very little clothing (it is a common regionalism in the state of Sonora).

you went out to the street vichi, let's see if you don't get sick.

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