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Birra

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A Birra is literally a beer. The word might come from the Greek "Μπυρα" /m.p.í.r.a/. So if there already is a Spanish word for beer "Cerveza" why use another one? It is used as an affectionate ...

Fundillo

Language; General language

Literally and in a vulgar manner is the anal cavity. It's used mainly in the Dominican Republic as well as other Caribbean countries. Although it is used in a vulgar manner and only as street slang ...

Cundango

Language; General language

The origin of this word may be of African origin. A Cundango is all in all a homosexual. But compared to other words like "Pajaro" o "Maricón" its connotation is a more playful one, making it less ...

Chopo

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A Chopo is someone with an extravagant and offensive behavior. Someone who behaves poorly in situations that require an amount of education, discretion and respect. It's usually used to describe ...

Cojoyo

Language; General language

A difficult one. Cojoyo is a less offensive synonym of the word 'coño' which in Spanish is an euphemism for female genitalia but it's rather used in everyday situations to express anger, frustration, ...

Tikiti

Language; General language

In the Dominican Republic 'Tikiti' can mean many things. 'Tikiti' is the linguistic expression of a sound. For example, if someone hits his head hard enough in front of a friend, 'tikiti' will be ...

Juidero

Language; General language

Juidero comes from the word Huidero and Huir which is a verb that means to run. In the Dominican Republic although the word is related enough with its original definition, it can be applied to many ...

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