Definitions tagged suave in the street dictionary.
Used to express agreement or to show that something is easy, similar to saying sure, cool, or no problem. (In Colombia, it implies a situation is simple or takes little effort.)
-Are we going to see some hookers today? -Alright, breve.
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An expression used to describe something as light, minor, or no big deal. (In Panama, the term palos is a common slang word for dollars).
A: How much do we have to chip in for Julio's party? B: Oh, maybe 5 bucks each, something leve
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A heavy blow, a hard hit, or a nasty spill.
If you keep playing like that, you are going to fall and take a chancacazo against the floor.
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The act of thinning out or diluting a mixture by adding water.
He had the brilliant idea to aguar the paint and he ruined it. You have to aguar that dough a bit, it looks too stiff.
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A state of extreme softness or lack of firmness, usually meaning something is too watery or runny.
Why did that Jello turn out so aguada? : You need to add more flour to that dough, it is very aguada.
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A stringed musical instrument with black and white keys. There are many types, but they are usually upright or grand models.
He played the instrument very Piano: this means he played very softly.
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Something, usually an animal or object, that is extremely fluffy and soft to the touch, like a cotton ball.
Daniela's bunny is very pochongo.
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To take it easy, stay chill, or not get stressed.
Take it easy = Cogerlo variado = take it easy (the phrase 'con su avena' is a playful rhyme for 'suave').
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Describes food that is chewy, rubbery, or elastic. It is the opposite of something crunchy or brittle.
Coconut candy, nice and soft and latigoso.
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A slang term used to say one is calm, relaxed, or chilling. (Suavitel is a popular brand of fabric softener, playing on the word suave, which means smooth or soft).
-Hey, what's up man, what are you up to? -Suavitel, you know, I don't have the cash today.
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A phrase used to tell someone to calm down, chill out, or take it easy. (The suffix -ena is a rhythmic, playful addition common in Dominican slang used to spice up standard words).
Wait, Cogelo con suavena, take it slow.
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The act of being totally relaxed or chill, especially when one is taking things too lightly or being a slacker in a serious situation.
You are not even studying for your university finals, you are taking it way too easy. Keep being Wachumare Lapatilla and I will have a thing or two to tell you at the end of the semester.
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An expression used to describe something moving extremely slow or at a snail's pace.
She was coming along a paso de tortuga, it took her an hour to get here.
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Stay calm, chill out, or take it easy.
Tate manso, because no matter how much you kick and scream, the Metro is happening regardless. (The Metro refers to the Santo Domingo subway system.)
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