Definitions tagged sobra in the street dictionary.
A small portion of lunch kept to be eaten in the late afternoon, typically between 4 and 6 PM. (Dominican culture usually treats lunch as the largest meal of the day, making these leftovers a common late-day snack.)
Wow, I had a light lunch and now I am hungry, but no big deal, I have a bozo from earlier saved for when I get home.
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The change or leftover money from a purchase, typically used when someone runs an errand for another person.
Look, buy that for me and bring me back the devuelta.
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Refers to loose change or a small amount of money consisting specifically of low-value coins. (The Dominican Republic uses the peso as its currency).
(At the store) -Look, do not give me all that menudo, no way!
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The tiny scraps or crumbs of food left on the plate after eating. You mash them together with your fork to scoop them up and leave the plate spotless. (In the Dominican Republic, this often refers to the final bits of rice, beans, and sauce mixed together.)
That serrumita was so delicious!
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Refers to leftovers from a particularly delicious meal that someone looks forward to finishing off as soon as they have room in their stomach again, even after having been completely stuffed.
Damn, I am so hungry, let me go have the Bigote that is left at my house.
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A hand-me-down or used gift, typically clothing, received from someone living abroad or a friend who is better off than you. (In the Dominican Republic, this usually refers to items sent by relatives living in the United States).
- Juan, what is the deal with those panchos? - They sent them down to me from the States.
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Crumbs or tiny pieces of food left over or dropped while eating a snack or a meal.
Pick up the borona you left from that bread on the table.
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