December 30, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: VETE A 10 (DIEZ) – Phrase meaning RELAX/CALM DOWN.

Dominican: Oye Manin, VETE A 10 que tu ta’ muy acelerao conmigo.

English: Dude! RELAX!! Or Chill Man!

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December 28, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: ANJA vs. UMJU – Sarcastic ways to agree or disagree (Both may sound the same).

Dominican: #1 - Anja, a si era que te queria encontra de'gracio. #2, oye tu sabias que Josefa se caso? ---respuesta: umju!, #3 Mi amor, no no te juro que no te pegue cuernos. respuesta: UMJU.

English: #1, Oh Yeah, that’s how I wanted to catch you, cheater!, #2, Did you hear Josefa got married? –Yup!, #3, Babes, I swear I did not cheat on you!..Yeah Right!

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December 27, 2011

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Today's Dominican Word: RESACA: Slang for Hangover.

Dominican: Mire! despue’ de este fin de semana largo tengo una maidita RESACA! Je’su.

English: What a Hangover after the long weekend.

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December 22, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TA PASAO’ – Slang when someone is wrong and/or crosses the line of respect.

Dominican: Estos Republicanos TAN PASAO’.

English: Republicans are way out of line rejecting all bills.

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December 21, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: FAJAO (FAJARSE) – Slang to work hard. It also stands for FIGHTING.

DR 1: Yo me he FAJAO mucho esta semana trabajndo.
DR 2: Many se FAJO con Jose.

US 1: I’ve worked too hard this week already.
US 2: Manny fought Jose.

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December 20, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: MOTOCONCHO - Slang for a type of transportation for Dominicans in local municipalities.

Dominican: …Ayyy no te preocupes, yo no vivo lejo’ del aeropuerto, yo cojo un MOTOCONCHO y la maleta tiene ruedas, no te preocupes.

English: …No worries, I’ll hail a motorcycle from the airport.

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December 19, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: MATATAN/GUINDAR LOS TENNIS – MATATAN - Slang for a person who “runs the street”, “the man”, someone who everyone believes to have good amount street knowledge. GUINDAR LOS TENNIS – Slang when someone passes.

Dominican: El MATATAN de Korea Del Norte, Kim Jong-il, Guindo los tennis.

English: “The Boss” Kim Jong-il is Dead.

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December 16, 2011

Dominican Word: JULLE/IR– Slang for Rush(ing).

Dominican:Manny se fue JUYENDO para el trabajo, estaba tarde.

English: Manny RUSHED to work, he was late for a meeting.

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December 15, 2011

Dominican Word: DILATA – Slang for Not being on time, Always Late.

Dominican:Manny se DILATA mucho para llegar a los sitios.

English: Manny is always LATE to events.

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December 14, 2011

Dominican Word: ESTRALLON – Slang for FALLING.

Dominican: Rayos! Que ESTRALLON se dio Beyonce en su concierto.

English: Poor thang, Beyonce FELL down so bad at her Concert.

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December 13, 2011

RT Dominican Word: RASTRERIA/RO – Slang indicating one is off the streets, does not have any morals, shame, a liar, a person who tricks others – A CHARLATAN.

Dominican: Herman Cain tenia una RASTRERIA pegandole cuerno a su mujer.

English: Herman Cain is a CHARLATAN, to cheat on his wife all this time.

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December 12, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: ÑINGUITA/O – Slang for tiny piece, someone/something small/short.

Dominican: Ay ‘su, pero el hijo de Manny se quedo ÑINGUITO.

English: I believe Manny’s son will be short (ÑINGUITO).

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December 9, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: JERINGA – Slang for annoyance.

Dominican: Diablo, pero quer JERINGA es Manny, Je’su!

English: Manny is so ANNOYING, LORD!

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December 8, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: EMBUTE – Slang for Lying.

Dominican: Manny te dijo un EMBUTE.

English: Manny is LYING to you.

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December 7, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: NO OMBE – A Dominican way of saying NO!

Dominican: No Ombe No, no me digas que esta lloviendo! English: Oh Man! Don’t tell me it’s raining.

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December 6, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: DEGREÑAO - Slang for someone who has not COMBED their hair.

Dominican: Manny llego al trabajo to’ DEGREÑAO.

English: Manny went to work looking a hot-mess, he did not comb his hair.

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December 2, 2011

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Today's Dominican Word: Pajon – slang for a ladies messed up hair (Bad Hair Day).

Dominican: Maria no pudo ir al salon y tiene un maldito Pajon que parece una cacata enbrujada.

English: Maria did not make it to the salon; she is having a bad hair day.

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December 1, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: SALEO – Slang for BAD LUCK.

Dominican: Meng, tengo un SALEO encima, me dieron otro ticket al carro.

English: What! Another parking ticket? Such a BAD LUCK.

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November 30, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: PLEBE – Slang for someone uneducated, who curses often, vulgar.

Dominican: El cantante Secreto es muy PLEBE.

English: Rapper, Lil’ Wayne is VULGAR (Plebe).

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November 29, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: TRINQUITE – Slang for Good economic status.

Dominican: Manny está como un ¨trinquete¨despues que se saco la lotto.

English: Look at Manny, he’s looking good after winning the lottery. Follow Us On

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November 25, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: CUESTION (CUE’TION) – Slang to describe something when you’ve lost words to describe what it is.

Dominican: Oye Mami, cuando e’ que tu me vas a dar la Cue’tion?

English: When are you giving me that THING (Cuestion)?

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November 24, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: JAPI SAN-GIVIN – How Latinos – including

Dominicans say HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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November 23, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: JEVA/O – Slang for a young person, also in reference to someone’s girlfriend or boyfriend.

Dominican: Oye, tu has visto la JEVA de Manny, Buena que ta’.

English: Have you seen Manny’s GIRLFRIEND (JEVA)? She is hot!

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November 22, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: DE REMATE – Slang for someone who’s GONE MAD/CRAZY.

Dominican: El tiguere de Jose Pimentel esta DE REMATE.

English: Accused terrorist Jose Pimentel went MAD.

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November 21, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: MENSO – Slang for STUPID, said in a friendly way (SILLY).

Dominican: Ese Manny es mas MENSO.

English: You’re so SILLY Manny.

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November 18, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: ALLANTE – Slang for a LIE EXCUSE.

Dominican: Manny me sale a cada rato con unos ALLANTE, que cuerda.

English: Manny always comes up with an EXCUSE.

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November 17, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: PAQUETERO – Slang for a pretentious person, one whom is full of himself (Conceited/snob).

Dominican: Manny lo que es un paquetero.

English: Manny is extremely conceited.

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November 16, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: POLVO – Slang for sexual act.

Dominican: Manny le pidio a Maria que si podian hechar un Polvo. Maria se voltio y le dio una Buena Galleta por fre'co.

English: Manny approached Maria asking her for Sex. That’s when Maria turned and slapped him real hard.

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November 15, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: SUNBON– slang for when you throw something or someone away (DISMISSED/BOOTED).

Dominican: A los ocupantes de la huelga de wall street le dieron un SUNBON.

English: Wall Street Occupiers were BOOTED off the streets.

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November 14, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: Phrase: ME PUSO PA' Ti/Eso - I'm devoting all my ATTENTION to you or something.

Dominican: Manny se puso pa lo suyo con Maria.

English: N/A.

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November 11, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: HORA DEL MORO - Slang for time to eat.

Dominican: Manny, que hora es, LA HORA DEL MORO.

English: iT'S LUNCH TIME.

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November 10, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: IR DE UN SALTO - Slang to QUICKLY go somewhere/pay a visit.

Dominican: Manuel no te preocupes, yo voy de un SALTO por alla.

English: Don’t worry Manny, I’ll pass by quickly.

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November 7, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: DECOYUNTAO’ - Slang when someone is in PAIN.

Dominican: Diantre manin, ayer fui al gimnasio y hoy estoy DECOYUNTAO’.

English: After going to the gym yesterday, today I’m in PAIN.

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November 7, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: ASECHA - Slang for Looking/Calling someone to pay attention.

Dominican: ASECHA a Manny dandole muela a Maria.

English: Look how Manny steps up to Maria.

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November 4, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: DEJAO- Slang for BREAKUP.

Dominican: Manny y Maria tan DEJAO.

English: Manny & Maria BROKE-UP.

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November 3, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: TIÑOSO- Slang for Tacaño/someone who’s CHEAP.

Dominican: Manny es como medio TIÑOSO.

English: Manny is kind of CHEAP.

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November 2, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: BULLA – Slang for a LOUD NOISE.

Dominican: Los vecinos de Manny se la pasan hacienda BULLA.

English: Manny’s neighbors keep being LOUD at night.

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October 31, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: COME’ BOCA – Slang for a Eavesdropping.

Dominican: Manny si que es COME BOCA. English: Manny loves eavesdropping on people’s conversations.

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October 28, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: PAILA – Slang for a cooking PAN.

Dominican: Manny saca la PAILA que este fin de semana hay que cocinar con la nieve que viene.

English: You better pull out those PANS, lots of snow is expected.

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October 24, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: JEVITO – Slang for a relatively young person who enjoys staying in style.

Dominican: Manny es un JEVITO de la high class.

English: Manny enjoys being in style.

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October 19, 2011

Dominican Word of the Day: ATORAO - Slang for CHOKING/TO SUFFOCATE.

Dominican: Manny se comio un pe'cao de boca chica y se ATORO' con una espina.

English: Manny ate fished and CHOKED on it.

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October 18, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – FIGUREO: Slang for FLASHING/ SHOW OFF.

Dominican: Oye, Manny tiene un FIGUREO con su carro Nuevo.

English: Manny just wants to SHOW OFF his new BMW.

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October 17, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – BAJITO: Slang for BAD SMELL/ODOR.

Dominican: Cuando Manny llega del Gym siempre tiene un BAJITO.

English: Manny always SMELLS when he returns from the gym.

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October 13, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – PANSU: Slang for someone who has let go and grown a big fat belly.

Dominican: Manny se ha puesto PANSU.

English: Manny has a huge belly.

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October 12, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – MANPIOLO: Slang for someone who loves playing MATCHMAKER.

Dominican: Manny se puso de MANPIOLO a buscarle pareja a Joel.

English: Manny attempted to play MATCHMAKER with Joel and find him a mate.

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October 11, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – PANIQUIÓ/PANIQUIAR: Slang to be scared.

Dominican: Manny se PANIQUIÓ cuando oyó un sonido rarro en su apartamento.

English: Manny got SCARED when he heard weird noises coming out of his living room.

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October 7, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – ZUMBÓN: Slang to get rid off someone.

Dominican: A Alex Rodriguez le tienen que dar un ZUMBÓN de los Yankees.

English: The Yankees should get rid off Alex Rodriguez.

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October 6, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – NO DA PÁ NÁ: Slang for USELESS. Dominican: Tu NO DA PÁ NÁ. English: You are USELESS.

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October 5, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – RATICO: Slang for small period of time (a moment/break).

Dominican: Ya vuelvo en un RATICO.

English: I’ll be back in a MOMENT.

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October 4, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – FUÑÓN/ FUÑE: Slang for person who constantly BOTHERS others.

Dominican: MOJA al Many si que FUÑE.

English: Manny bothers me too much.

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October 3, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – MOJAR: Slang used for several purposes. Mojar La Mano – To Tip Someone. Mojar a alguien – Macuteo – to conduct shady/illegal business.

Dominican: MOJA al policia para que nos deje quieto.

English: Why don’t you TIP the guys so he can leave us alone.

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September 30, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – AMAR-GUE/GAO: Slang when one feels rejected by someone you love/like.

Dominican: Manny se dio un jumo porque la mujer lo dejo, el tiguere esta AMARGAO.

English: Manny is BROKEN HEARTED, his wife left him.

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September 29, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – YANIQUEQUE: Slang delicious treat – a flat deep fried pocket of dough (bread).

Dominican: En Boca Chica hacen los mejores YANIQUEQUES.

English: The best Johnny Cakes are made in Boca Chica Beach, Dominican Republic.

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September 28, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – DECOCOTÓ: Slang used when someone threatens another by breaking their HEAD OFF.

Dominican: Manny amenazo a Joel y le dijo que lo va a DECOCOTA’.

English: Manny threaten Joel and told him he will break his head off.

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September 27, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – SACAR DE QUICIO: Phrase used when someone annoys or drives you crazy “off the wall”.

Dominican: Ese muchacho me SACA DE QUICIO.

English: Dudes ANNOYS the life out of me.

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September 26, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – DEGARITO’: Slang to FLEE a situation or place, desperately.

Dominican: Manny salio por ahi DEGARITAO y no quiere hablar con su mujer.

English: Manny (BOUNCED) RAN AWAY from his home; he is not interested in speaking to his wife.

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Today's Dominican Word – E’ DURO : Slang for something very DIFFICULT/Not Easy.

Dominican: Levantarse a las 5 de la Mañana E’ DURO mi Hermano.

English: It ain’t EASY to wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning.

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August 22, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – AGENTA-O: Slang for PRETENTIOUS/STUCK UP.

Dominican: Manny si que se la da, ese tiguere es un AGENTAO.

English: Manny is such a STUCK UP! Can’t stand him.

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September 21, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – JODEDOR/CAPO: Slang for DRUG DEALER.

Dominican: Señore! A Maria le va muy bien, el novio de ella di que es un JODEDOR…le compra de to’.

English: Apparently Maria is doing well with her boyfriend, an alleged DRUG DEALER.

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September 20, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – CUERDA: Slang for being MAD/UPSET (“TIGHT”).

Dominican: Diablo que CUERDA cojo yo con la compañia del tren de Nueva York.

English: I’m very UPSET with the MTA and their horrible service.

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September 19, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – CURIAE: Slang for wishing to do nothing at all (LAZY).

Dominican: Tengo un CUAJE que no quiero ir al trabajo.

English: Feeling pretty LAZY this morning to go to work.

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September 16, 2011

Today's Dominican Word –HA’ME CORO: Slang when one asks for ATTENTION (Include me in your plans).

Dominican: A Charlie le encanta que le HAGAN CORO!

English: Charlie loves some ATTENTION.

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September 15, 2011

Today's Dominican Word – CACHE BOMBITA: Retired Popular Phrase implying ALL IS WELL.

Dominican: El Dia de ayer estaba CACHE BOMBITA.

English: Work went really WELL yesterday.

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September 14, 2011

Today's Dominican Word - ME CALENTÉ: Slang for getting in trouble.

Dominican: Manny Ramirez ta’ CALIENTE con la mujer.

English: Manny Ramirez is in BIG TROUBLE after accusations of slapping his wife.

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September 13, 2011

Today's Dominican Word - PALABRA NUEVA: GUSTANINI: Slang for a well liked man by the ladies (McDreamy).

Dominican: Manny es todo un GUSTANINI.

English: The ladies love Manny, he is their McDreamy.

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September 12, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: GUAREMATE: Slang for someone who acts or is taken as “THE HELP”. One that runs other’s errands.

Dominican: Manny se pone de GUAREMATE de sus amigos.

English: Manny acts like a SLAVE to his friends.

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September 9, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: SANGANO: Slang for DORKY.

Dominican: Creo que Manny es un SANGANO.

English: I think Manny is very DORKY.

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September 6, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: GENTIO: Slang for a LARGE CROWD.

Dominican: Este fin de semana habia un GENTIO en la calle.

English: This weekend, every where you turned there were LARGE CROWDS.

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September 2, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: ACELERAO: Slang for RUSHING (being in a HURRY).

Dominican: Hoy ando ACELERAO, para salir del trabajo temprano y disfrutar el largo fin de semana.

English: Rushing off to work. Can’t wait for the long weekend.

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September 1, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: ENTREMETIA/O: Slang for NOSY, a person that loves to “butt in” (SNOOP) in situations.

Dominican: Oye pero Maria si que es ENTREMETIA. Lo quiere saber todo.

English: I can’t stand Maria’s NOSY self.

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August 31, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: AFANA (R): Slang when someone STRESSES a situation or another person.

Dominican: Conchele, Maria si que AFANA con el Novio, no lo deja quieto.

English: Maria STRESSES her boyfriend way too much.

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August 30, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: PAYOLA: Slang for illegal payment an artist makes to radio DJs or for promotional purposes to get airplay.

Dominican: El Conjunto Tipico de Manny le pago una PAYOLA a la estacion de radio. Acada rato ponen el disquito ese.

English: Manny illegally paid to get his music group played on the air.

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August 29, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: DIANTRE: Slang for DAMN IT.

Dominican: Diantre, Irene paso y arrazo con to’.

English: DAMN you Irene for ruining our weekend.

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August 26, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: JARAGAN: Slang for LAZY.

Dominican: Este fin de semana con tanta agua que va a caer me la pasare de ARAGAN.

English: It’s forecasted to rain all weekend, this means Joe will be LAZY weekend.

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August 25, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: ACOMPLEJAO: Slang when someone is COMPLEX (ashamed) with his/her own body image.

Dominican: Maria solo se pone vestidos negros, ella es tan gorda que siempre anda ACOMPLEJA.

English: Maria is always wearing black; she’s ASHAMED of her obesity.

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August 24, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: TE PASASTE: Expression often used when someone went overboard with a comment or action.

Dominican: Oye, Joel TE PASASTE Manin, porque insultates a Maria a si?

English: Joel you went too far insulting Maria like that.

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August 23, 2011

Today's Dominican Word EMBALA (AR): Slang for rushing/running fast.

Dominican: A Joel se le hizo tarde para el trabajo y salio EMBALAO.

English: Joel was running late for work and RUSH out.

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August 22, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: JUNTILLA (JUNTA): Slang used in a negative manner for ASSOCIATING with the wrong crowd (“friends”).

Dominican: Esa muchacha tiene una JUNTILLA con gente falsa.

English: She is ASSOCIATING with the wrong crowd.

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August 19, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: CACATA: Slang for an UGLY FEMALE.

Dominican: Ay Dios, esa hija de Maria parece una CACATA..JE’SU!

English: Man! Maria’s daughter is so UGLY, Geez!

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August 18, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: BULTO: Slang for LYING (“Talk, no action”).

Dominican: Oye, Jose es un BULTERO man, ese tiguere se la pasa mintiendo.

English: Man! All Jose is a big LIAR; all he does is talk and no action.

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August 17, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: CONCHO: Slang with dual meaning 1. Cab 2. A mild way to CURSE

Dominican: 1. Oye, llamame un concho. 2. Concho meng se me fue el tren.

English: 1. Please call me a CAB. 2. DAMN IT, I missed the train.

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August 16, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: EMBULLO/EMBULLAO: Slang for INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN A LOVE ROMANCE. EMBRULLAO is Puerto Rican.

Dominican: Parece que Maria y Manny estan en un EMBULLO.

English: Sounds like Manny & Maria are IN LOVE.

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August 15, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: AGUAJE: Slang for LYING, False acclamation to make something believable.

Dominican: El president de la Republica Dominicana se la pasa haciendo AGUAJE.

English: All the D.R. president does is LIE.

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August 12, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: JUIDERO: Slang for RUSHING.

Dominican: La gente de Nueva York siempre anda con un JUIDERO.

English: Residents of NY are always in a RUSH.

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August 11, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: CHOTA: Another slang for SNITCH/Whistle Blower.

Dominican: Manny es un CHOTA, les dijo a la policia todo.

English: Manny SNITCHED on everyone and told the police all info.

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August 10, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: EFETE: Slang out of the many for MONEY – MULA.

Dominican: Manny siempre anda con el EFETE.

English: Manny always carry lots of money.

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August 9, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: GUILLAO: Slang when a person pretends to be something they are not. IT ALSO means when someone is upset.

Dominican: Maria se guillo con Manny por estar de fre’co.

Maria con el chin de ingles que sabe, se GUILLA de que es Americana.

English: Maria is very upset at Manny for crossing the line.

Maria, with the little English she now knows, PRETENDS to act like she’s an American.

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August 8, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: CULECA: Slang when a person gets HO*NY and in a FLIRTATIOUS MODE.

Dominican: Maria estaba muy CULECA el Viernes en la noche.

English: Maria was very FLIRTATIOUS on Friday night.

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August 5, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: CHIVATO/A: Slang for an INFORMANT/SNITCH.

Dominican: El Hermano de Manny es un CHIVATO.

English: Manny’s brother is a SNITCH.

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August 4, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: PASOLA: Slang for motor SCOOTERS.

Dominican: En Nueva Yol con el precio de la gasoline tan cara, las PASOLAS estan de moda.

English: Due to gas prices, SCOOTERS (PASOLAS) have become very popular in New York City.

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August 3, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: TIETO: Slang for unwanted items.

Dominican: Manny tienes una de TIETO en su casa.

English: Manny has tons of UNWANTED ITEMS at home.

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August 2, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: LLEVANDOME QUIEN ME TRAJO: Popular phrase describing a bad situation, typically financially.

Dominican: A Manny lo botaron del trabajo, a el lo esta LLEVANDO QUIEN LO TRAJO.

English: Manny lost his job; he is going through a real bad situation.

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August 1, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: SE LO COME VIVO: Popular phrase describing when fighting/arguing with someone.

Dominican: Manny pelio con Jose ayer y SE LO COMIO VIVO. English: Manny and Jose had a big argument yesterday.

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July 29, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: FUAQUITI: Word to describe a HIT/STRIKE to someone.

Dominican: La Mama de Manny cogió esa Chancleta y FUAQUITI le dió un buen Chancletazo.

English: Manny’s MOM Grabbed a belt and FUAQUITI whipped him with it.

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July 28, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: TILILI- TILILI: Slang when a person SPEAKS TIRELESSLY to another.

Dominican: Que Lio, Maria le dio una pele-lengua a Danny, todo lo que tu oia era TILILI- TILILI, tilili-tilili.

English: Maria upset at Manny yelled at him. All you heard was of her SPEAKING TIRESSLY to poor Manny.

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July 26, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: JABAO: Slang for a person who’s an ALBINO.

Dominican: El Hijo de Manny le salio JABAO.

English: Manny’s Son was born an ALBINO (jabao).

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July 26, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: SE FUE A PIQUE: Phrase used when something has gone out of order/control.

Dominican: La Deuda Nacional de Los EEUU SE FUE A PIQUE!

English: The U.S. economy has gone out of control.

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July 25, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: TUPIO: Slang used when someone constantly sneezes or the nature when a person does not grow tall enough.

Dominican: El Hijo de Manny se quedo TUPIO, se quedo chiquito.

English: Manny’s son didn’t grow an inch, the boy is short just like his mother.

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July 22, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: HACERSE EL LOCO: Phrase used when IGNORING a cause.

Dominican: Bueno Señores hoy va estar demasiado caliente para ponerle atencion a la gente necia, HAGANSE EL LOCO.

English: Today will be way too hot, just pretend you are in another world and IGNORE un-wanted people.

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July 21, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: CHEQUEAN/CHEQUEAR: Slang when saying SEE YOU LATER/SO LONG to someone.

Dominican: Bueno Manny nos CHEQUEAMOS por ahi, cuidate!

English: I’ll See you around Manny, SO LONG, take care!

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July 29, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: MALETA: Slang when someone is a BAD PLAYER in sports.

Dominican: A Manny lo van a sacar del equipo de pelota, ese tiguere es un MALETA.

English: Looks like Manny is going to get kick out of the baseball team for being a BAD

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July 19, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: PATATU: Slang when someone FAINTS or has a CONVULSION.

Dominican: Muchacho, Maria se puso mala ayer y le dio un PATATU que todo el mundo se asuto’.

English: Maria was extremely mad at Manny, we all got scared when she fainted on us.

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July 18, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: ENFOGONAMIENTO: slang when someone gets MAD/UPSET.

Dominican: Maria se ENFOGONO con Manny por andar tanto en la calle.

English: Maria is very UPSET with Manny for staying out late.

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July 15, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ACTIVO – Slang for being happy and intoxicated under the influence of your choice, or just simply having a good time.
Dominican: Manuel estaba ACTIVO anoche en la Disco.

English: Manny has an excellent time yesterday at the club.
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July 14, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CACHUCHA – Slang for HAT/CAP.

Dominican: Ayer, Manny se compro una CACHUCHA de los Yankees.

English: Yesterday, Manny bought himself a Yankees HAT.

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JULY 13TH, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: LEVENTE – Slang for someone who only wants to be out and about on the streets with no intentions of staying home. A Non-home body type of person.

Dominican: Maria se a puesto mas LEVENTE, esa muchacha no para en su casa.

English: Maria is a NON-Home body type of Girl.

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JULY 12TH, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: YOLANDA TOURS – A piece of History: Yolanda Tours was the “travel agency” illegal folks in the D.R. would “use” to leave on illegal floats to Puerto Rico. A way to be secretive about the act.

Dominican: Yo creo que la Hermana de Manny uso los servicios de Yolanda Tours.

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JULY 11TH, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: JODON – Slang for someone who nags/annoys you often.

Dominican: El Hijo de Manny si que es JODON, ese muchacho no se esta tranquilo un rato.

English: Manny’s songs ANNOYS the Jesus out of me, boy will not stay still.

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July 8, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: GOLO-GOLO – Slang for Oral Sex - Sexo Oral.

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July 7th, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: PICAPOLLO – Slang for FRIED CHICKEN fast food meals (i.e. Popeyes & KFC).

Dominican: A Manny le encantan los PICAPOLLOS de KFC.

English: Manny loves some FRIED CHICKEN from KFC.

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July 6th, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TEKATO/TECATO – Slang for someone strung on drugs.

Dominican: Manny siempre anda con muchos TEKATOS.

English: Manny is hanging with the wrong crowd, some strung on drugs.

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July 5th, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ROKA – Slang for someone with a muscular figure (a person with muscles).

Dominican: Loco, Manny le ta’ dando duro a los hierros, el tiguere ta’ ROKA.

English: It’s obvious Manny has been working out, he is looking very MUSCULAR these days.

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July 4th, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CHUECO – Slang when something or body part is short or damaged.

Dominican: Manny tiene un pie CHUECO.

English: I think Manny’s leg is SHORT than usual.

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July 1, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BRINCAR ENCIMA – Phrase used when someone wants to fight (“jump someone”).

Dominican: A Manny le BRINCAN ENCIMA un par de tiguere anoche.

English: Manny was JUMPED by a group of gang members.

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June 29, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: REBUSERO(A) – Slang for TROUBLE MAKER.

Dominican: Con Manny no se puede salir, ese tipo es un REBUSERO.

English: It’s impossible to hang out with Manny; he is too much of a TROUBLE MAKER.

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June 29, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: PAQUETON (PAQUETE) – Slang for A LOT OF THINGS (BUNCH).

Dominican: Manny saco un PAQUETON de billetes para pagar la cuenta.

English: Manny pulled out A LOT OF money to pay the bill.

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June 28, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: DATE – Slang for HURRY UP.

Dominican: Manny DATE que vamos a llegar tarde al trabajo.

English: Manny HURRY UP, we’re going to be late for work.

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June 27, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CHIVATIAR – Slang to BLAME / POINT THE FINGER AT someone.

Dominican: A Manny lo CHIVATIARON con su mujer por estar de mujeriego.

English: Manny was BLAMED for cheating.

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June 24, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CHIN – Slang for a BIT or LITTLE MORE of anything.

Dominican: Oye Manny, dame un CHIN de comida.

English: Hey Manny, I’ll have just a LITTLE BIT MORE of food.


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June 23, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: SE FUE A PIQUE – Phrase used when something has gone out of control.

Dominican: Estos precios de Gasolina SE FUEN A PIQUE.

English: This Gas prices situation has gone out of control.

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June 22, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: AGENTAO – Slang for someone who acts better than others (STUCK UP).

Dominican: Oye, pero Manny si que es AGENTAO’, si su vaso no es de vidrio el no bebe .

English: Manny is such as STUCK UP, he will not drink liquor unless his cup is Glass made.

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June 21, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CHER-CHA – Slang to JOKE around (To “BUG OUT”) or LIES (B.S. Talk).

Dominican: Oye, pero que CHER-CHA es la de Manny, solo quiere estar en relajos.

English: Manny is a lot of FUN (Manny is Bug Out).


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June 20, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: MONTAME – Slang to say HELLO/What’s going on?

Dominican: Dime a ve’ Manny, MONTAME.

English: Hey Manny, What’s going on?.


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June 17, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: SOLTAR EN BANDA – To abandon something, to leave something alone, to Cancel.

Dominican: Bueno, al representante del gobierno americano Anthony Weiner lo SOLTAN EN BANDA.

English: It finally came to reality for Rep. Anthony Weiner to ABANDON office after his twitter scandal.

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June 16, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: KINKAN – The sound of a HIT to someone or something.

Dominican: Manny estaba doblando la calle cuando un carro vino y KINKAN!! lo atropello.

English: Manny was turning the corner, that’s when we heard a loud noise (BOOM)!!! Next thing you know Manny is on the floor.

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June 14, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: COMPARÓN/NA – Slang for someone who’s CONCEITED/ARROGANT.

Dominican: Ese amigo de Manny si que es COMPARÓN.

English: Manny’s is too CONCEITED.

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June 10, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TOPETE – Slang meaning FED UP .

Dominican: La Mujer de Manny esta hast el TOPETE con las salideras de Manny.

English: Manny,’s wife is FED UP with Manny’s outings.

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June 9, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: METER MANO – Popular phrase to instruct or direct someone.

Dominican: Oye Manny, METE MANO, vamos a trabajar.

English: Manny, let’s do this, get to work.

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June 8, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TABLAZO – Slang for two things a HIT (STRIKE) or when given a SUMMONS of some sort.

Dominican: La Mujer del Representante Democrata de Anthony Weiner, tiene que darle un buen Tablazo por Freco.

English: Manny was summoned (LE DIERON UN TABLAZO DE MULTA) for littering on the streets.

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May 26, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CANCELAO' – Slang for being FIRED, DISMISSED, or DENIED.

Dominican: Ay Ombe Tu, a Manny lo CANCELAN de su trabajo, que Pena.

English: Oh Man, did you know Manny was FIRED from his job?

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June 6, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: DECONCHINFLAO – Slang for no ENERGY or ENTHUSIASM.

Dominican: Hoy es Lunes, estoy DECONCHINFLAO, no quiero ir a trabajar.

English: It’s Monday morning, I have no EENERGY to go to Work.

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June 3, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ABOMBAO – Slang when someone ATE too much.

Dominican: Manny se dio una jartura, que ahora esta ABOMBAO.

English: Manny ate so much; he feels he can’t move with his stomach full loaded.

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June 2, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: DESACATAO – Slang when someone is READY & WILLING to do anything.

Dominican: Manny esta DESACATAO por trabajar, el hace lo que sea.

English: Manny is willing to do anything, just as long as he finds a job.

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June 1, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: RASTRERA/O (RATRERO) – Slang for someone whose behavior is SLEAZY (HORE’aish).

Dominican: Manny es un RATRERO, ese tiguere se acuesta con cual quiera que vea.

English: Manny is just SLEAZY, he’d sleep with anyone he sees.

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May 31, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: JUMAO (AJUMAO) – Slang for HANGOVER feeling.

Dominican: Despues de este fin de semana largo hoy llego yo al trabajo to’ AJUMAO.

English: After the weekend festivities, I’m getting to work with a major HANGOVER.

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May 27, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CURA – Slang for relieve of some sort/a good time.

Dominican: Oye, ese party anoche fue una CURA, me la pase muy bien.

English: What a GREAT party last night that was.

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May 26, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: SOBA – Slang for CARESSING/TOUCH.

Dominican: Maria a Manny: Mira Manny, deja de ta SOBANDOME que a mi no me gusta.

English: Maria to Manny: Can you stop TOUCHING me? I don’t like it.


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May 25, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: PICAR (PICA) – Slang to EAT something light, small amount of food.

Dominican: Oye Manny, si tu tienes tanta hambre, ve y PICA algo antes que te de un Yeyo.

English: Manny, I suggest you eat something light before you pass out.

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May 24, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BREGA – Slang for too DIFFICULT/TOO MUCH WORK/IMPOSSIBLE.

Dominican: Yo no voy a cojer mucha BREGA cogiendo transporte publico, me voy en mi carro.

English: I refuse to take public transportation, it will be near IMPOSSIBLE to get there.

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May 21, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TABLAZO = Slang for getting HIT with an object.

Dominican: Manny se dio un TABLAZO con la puerta, tiene un chichon grandissimo el pobre.

English: Manny , HIT himself with the door, he is hurting bad.

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May 20, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TU ‘Ta CALIENTE CONMIGO – Expression used when you are upset with someone for xyz reason.

Dominican: Oye Manin, tu sabes que TU ‘Ta CALIENTE CONMIGO.

English: Manny , you do know I am very UPSET at you.

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May 19, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: LE DIO UNA VAINA – Expression when a person catches a fit, gets upset.

Dominican: Manuel di’cutio con Rafa y no se, LE DIO UNA VAINA y el tiguere se fue.

English: Manny argued with Rafael and is very UPSET at him.

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May 18, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day: DIME A VE’ – A way to say HELLO/Hi, How are you?

Dominican: DIME A VE’ tiguerazo, que lo que se mueve?.

English: Hey Buddy, how are you, how is it going?

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May 17, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: DERRENGA/GAO – Slang when you are in pain or hung-over.

Dominican: Muchacho, anoche Sali y llegue al trabajo to’ DERRENGAO, me duele to’.

English: After much partying last night, today I’m hung-over and in pain.


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May 16, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: PLEPA – Slang when someone has spoken more than what they should have. Or simply, a “B.S.” conversation.

Dominican: Manuel no se calla, ese tiguere si que habla PLEPA.

English: Manny just won’t shut up, his talk is cheap.

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May 13, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ÑEÑE – Slang to denote FEAR, or say “No Way Jose”.

Dominican: Ay ÑEÑE, yo no voy palla.

English: NO WAY Jose, I’m going over there.

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May 12, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: DE REMATE – Slang for CRAZY/NUTS!

Dominican: Este Mundo esta De REMATE, con todas estas catastrofes naturales.

English: All of these natural disasters are NUTS. The world is going Crazy.


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May 11, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ME QUITE (KITE) – Modern Expression used for saying Good Bye (See You Later).

Dominican: Ya termino mi turno de trabajo, Me Quite!.

English: Well! I’ll see you later, my work shift just ended, See You Later.

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May 10, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is : SIRIMBA – Slang for FAINTING.

Dominican: Juye, que a Maria le dio una SIRIMBA.

English: Hurry, call 911, Maria just FAINTED.


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May 9, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is : GARABATO – Slang for something written in a non-understandable format.

Dominican: Este reporte esta escribisto como un GARABATO.

English: Whoever wrote this essay has horrible writing skill is.

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May 6, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is : AGUITA – Expression indicating you’re about to shower.

Dominican: Oye manin, esperame ahi dejame tirarme una AGUITA para irnos.

English: Hey Man, let me just take a quick SHOWER, and then we’ll be on our way.


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May 5, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day Special Edition: The Dominican Word of The Day Turns Mexican to commemorate Cinco De Mayo:

1. MX:Lana: Money – in DR:Cualto. 2. MX:Guey: Dude – In DR:Loco.

Manny: Orale Guey vamos a celebrar cinco de Mayo.

Juan: Ta To’ Loco, si tu tiene CUALTO vamo’.

Manny: Claro que tengo Lana, pinche Guey!


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May 4, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ATRASAO’ – Slang for being BEHIND on something.

Dominican: Manny se quemo en el examen, ahora si que va’ ta’ ATRASAO.

English: Manny failed his exam; he will now be behind with graduation.


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May 3, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is TUMBAR (TUMBE): Slang for when you are being robbed, or cheated.

Dominican: A Manny le dieron un TUMBE cuando fue a comprar el carro Nuevo, le cobraron de mas.

English: Manny was cheated during his new car purchase.

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April 27, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ZOZOBRA – Slang for living in/with high ANXIETY (stress/fear).

Dominican: Maria si que vive en Zozobra, no le gusta que su novio salga a ningun sitio.

English: Maria is always anxious about her boyfriend’s outings.

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April 26, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BAGATELA – Slang for something worth not a great deal, cheap or when you are not paid much for the work you do.

Dominican: Manuel compro un reloj heavy meng por una BAGATELA.

English: Manny bought a really nice Watch for a very low price (cheap).

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April 25, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: PESAO – Slang for two meanings a HATEFUL person, as well as a someone who demonstrates to be “THE MAN”.

Dominican 1: Manuel no le habla a nadie, ese tiguere es un PESAO.

Dominican 2: Oye, Manuel se consigue a cualquier mujer que el quiere, ese tiguere es un PESAO.

English 1: Manny is so HATEFUL at times, he doesn’t speak to anyone.

English 2: Manny is THE MAN, he can get any girl he wants.

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April 22, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BULLOSO – Slang for a LOUD person.

Dominican: Mira, dimelo a Manuel que deje de ser tan BULLOSO, ho yes Viernes Santo, no se oye musica.

English: Please go and tell Manny to stop being so LOUD?

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April 21, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: AYANTANDO – Slang for PRETENDING or A FRONT.

Dominican: Diache, Manuel di que se muda para los Neuyores, eso es el AYANTANDO.

English: Geez, why is Manny fronting that he is moving to the U.S.?

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April 20, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: LAMBE OJO – In simple terms slang for a A** Kisser!

Dominican: Manuel etan LAMBE OJO que a su jefe le compra Café cada Mañana.

English: Manny loves kissing his boss A** so much, he buys him coffee every morning.

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April 19, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: DECRICAJE – Slang for BAd APPEREANCE (SLOB).

Dominican: Esta muchacha Maria no se cuida para nada! tiene un DECRICAJE encima.

English: Maria doesn't appear to take care of herself, she's always looking really bad, like the only slob.

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April 18, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CONCHALE/CONCHOLE – Slang for a NICE way of saying S***, Damn it!

Dominican: CONCHALE Meng, es Lunes, hay que ir a Trabajar.

English: DAMN IT, I hate Mondays, onto work.

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April 15, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: JARTO – Slang for being FED UP with a Situation.

Dominican: Ya’ ‘Toy JARTO con estos precios de Gasolinas, eh JARTO que toy.

English: I had enough, I am FED UP with these high Gas prices, this is ridiculous.

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April 14, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CICOTE – Slang for FOOT ORDOR.

Dominican: Diantre, Manny se quito esos zapatos y salio ese CICOTE fuerte.

English: Manny foot just smells horrible.

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April 13, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ME LA PUSO EN CHINA – Expression used when someone is making a situation difficult.

Dominican: El Partido Republicano le Pone to’ en China a Obama.

English: The Republican party makes everything Difficult for Obama to execute.

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April 12, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CALIE – Slang for an informant, SNITCH.

Dominican: Manuel le cuenta todo a su jefe, ese tiguere es CALIE’.

English: It’s impossible to do anything in front of Manny, he always INFORMS the boss of any wrong doing.

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April 11, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is : RELAJO – Slang for Disorder, when something is taken as a joke & not seriously.

Dominican: El Partido PLD de La. Rep. Dominicana es un RELAJO, ahora va a Correr a Presidente la esposa del que es presente, Que Maldito Relajo.

English: The Dominican PLD Political party is a joke. To stay on power the current president’s wife will now run for presidency.

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April 8, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is : PELU – Slang to signal something may be NOT BE TRUE or Someone who needs a HAIRCUT.

Dominican 1: Hmm esta situacion de los precios de gasoline ta’ como PELU!

Dominican 2: Manuel esta PELU, necesita cortarse toda esa cabellera.

English 1: This high gas prices are just a little bit too fishy to believe.

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April 7, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ENCENDIO – Slang for a HOT TOPIC, Something Happening.

Dominican: Esta vaina ‘ta ENCENDIA.

English: This is is Really Hot and Happening.

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April 5, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: AZARAO – Slang for having BAD LUCK.

Dominican: Diantre Manin, ayer se me pincho una goma del carro, y hoy se le quemo una bombilla, E’ AZARAO que estoy.

English: Man! I have such a BAD LUCK, yesterday I caught a flat tire and today the ligtbulbs go off.

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April 4, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BATEA – Metal Bucket used for showering.

Dominican: Todo Dominicano de pura sepa, en algun momento se bañado en un BATEA.

English: Every True Dominican has taken a quick shower using Metal Buckets.

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Dominican Word of The Day is: ARRANCAO – Slang for being or gone BROKE.

Dominican: Manuel esta ARRANCAO hoy, no va pa’ la calle.

English: Manuel will not be going out tonight, he is BROKE.

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March 31, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BUEEEEENO – Expression insunating doubt, pesimism, or confusion.

Dominican: Manuel tu cree que Maria salga conmigo a una cita? Manuel: BUEEEEENO…Y o no se Manin.

English: Manuel do you think Maria would go out with me? Manuel: ABOUT THAT, HMM I don’t know man!

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March 30, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: EHHTE – Expression for saying HMMM or "THIS ONE".

Dominican: Manuel a Maria: Maria, donde queda el Parque? EHHTE, en la calle 59 creo!

English: Manuel to Maria: Maria, where is the Park Located, HMMM, 59th Street I believe.

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March 29, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: PELAO (PELE) – Slang for going or being BROKE (NO LUCK).

Dominican: Manuel jugo la Lotto de Megamillion y no gano nada, se PELO.

English: Manuel had no luck with last Friday’s Megamillion jackpot.

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March 25, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: EMBURÚJATE - TO ENGAGE in a fight, conversation, or work (task), etc.

Dominican: Manuel y Jose se EMBURUJAN en una pelea anoche.

English: Manuel & Jose got into a FIGHT last night.

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March 24, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day SPECIAL EDITION : TYPES OF CRAZIES – Here are different ways to call a Dominican Crazy: Ese LOCO e’ MANSO, LOCO VIEJO, MALDITO LOCO, EL LOQUITO ESE, E’ ALOQUETIAO Que Ta’, LOCO 'EL DIABLO, LOCO 'E LA PORRA, E’ QUE EL ES COMO LOCO, El CHIVO LOCO.

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March 21, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CUERO – While in places like Mexico this word means A GOOD LOOKING LADY, in the D.R. it means total opposite in a derogatory manner (“A Female of the Streets”).

Dominican: Diantre, esa muchacha de Maria no se esta quieta en su casa, parece un Cuero.

English: Maria is such a trouble maker, all she wants to be is hang out all day and night, what a S**T.

Popular DR Song using this Word: “No Quiero Cuero Cuero Frio Frio” - VillanoSam.

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March 17, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BACANERIA – Slang for gratitude that something is going well (event), a picture well taken (Que Foto Mas BACANA), a loving relationship is going well (ESE TIGUERE YO LO AMO, ES UN BACANO).

Dominican: Manuel se fue de Bonche a La Venezuela, el sitio estaba BACANO.

English: Manuel went to party on the other side of the town; the place was lots of FUN.

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March 16, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: QUAJE– Slang for that Lazy Feeling when you don’t feel like doing anything.

Dominican: Manuel Tiene un QUAJE, no quiere ir a Trabajar solo quiere Cama.

English: Manuel is feeling LAZY today, he doesn’t want to go to work, all he wants to do is sleep.

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March 15, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TABLAZO– Slang for HIT, BANGING, PUNCH, STRIKE.

Dominican: Manuel se dio un TABLAZO con la puerta del Carro y ahora tiene un buen chichon!

English: Manuel suffered a bump in his head for BANGING it against the car door.

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March 11, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: MALAFE – Slang for someone you can’t trust and always has bad intentions.

Dominican: A Manuel no se le puede confiar, ese tiguere es un MALAFE.

English: Manuel is not TRUST WORTHY.

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March 11, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BALBARO – Slang for someone who has done something out of the ordinary or absurd.

Dominican: Manuel ordena sus compras del supermarket por el internet, QUE BALBARO.

English: Manny orders his groceries online, what a lazy ABSURD bastard.

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March 9, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ARAGAN – Slang for someone who’s LAZY.

Dominican: Manny es un ARAGAN, nunca llega al trabajo a tiempo.

English: Manny is so LAZY, he’s always late to work.

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March 8, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: MOYERO – Slang for being Strong/someone who has muscles.

Dominican: El Tipo Manny esta MOYERO.

English: My Friend Manny is into bodybuilding and has big muscles.

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March 7, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CHATA – Slang for something FLAT.

Dominican: Esa muchacha Maria tiene las nalgas CHATA.

English: Maria literally has no behind; she is just FLAT as a pan.

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February 25, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TE LA COMISTE – Phrase to say to someone for doing a great job. Dominican: El Basquebolista Carmelo SE LA COMIO al cambiarse al equipo de los Knicks. English: Basketball Player Carmelo, did a great job by switching to the Knicks. http://dominicanwordoftheday.blogspot.com

February 23, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TOTAO’ – Slang for someone who’s CRAZY.

Dominican: Despues del discurso del Lider de Libya, Gaddafi, ese tiguere suena TOTAO’.

English: Gaddafi, leader for Libya seems a bit CRAZY after his speech.

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February 22, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: BOQUETE – Slang for A big Mouth or Big hole.

Dominican: Esa muchacha Maria tiene un BOQUETE de Boca.

English: Maria is such a big mouth.

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February 18, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TOLETE – Slang for A Man’s Part, but also a brave man.

Dominican: Maria quedo encantada con Manuel, di que es todo un TOLETE (y di que tiene TOLETE tambien).

English: Maria is very pleased with Manuel’s fearless self and his overall manhood.

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February 16, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CHATARRA/CACHARRA – Slangs for a CAR/VEHICLE in a bad situation (old).

Dominican: Manuel tiene una CHATARRA de carro.

English: Sorry, but Manuel’s Car is just OLD and in bad shape for driving.

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February 15, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: TITIRIMUNDACHI/TI: Slang for Lots of People Together/Mucha Gente.

Dominican: Manuel Fue a la reunión y ahí estaba TITIRIMUNDACHI/ TITIRIMUNDATI.

English: Manuel is attended his high school reunion, to his surprise EVERYONE attended.

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February 11, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CABALLA: Popular phrase when people talk NON-SENSE.

Dominican: Manuel, dejate de esa CABALLA!

English: Manuel, stop with all the non-sense!

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February 9, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: MUECA: Popular phrase when people make “funny” faces, gestures to make fun or gossip of someone.

Dominican: Esa Senora Luisa si que hace MUECAS, se la pasa murmurando a todo el mundo.

English: See Mrs. Jones over there, all she does is make funny faces to gossip on everyone.

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February 8, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: ¿ME COPIATE? Verification if you Understood what was said.

Dominican: Manuel Mañana necesitos que muevas el Carro, ME COPIATE?

English: Manuel, I need a favor, move the car tomorrow morning, is that UNDERSTOOD?

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February 7, 2011

Today's Dominican Word: FULL DE TO’: Expression for PLENTY OF, ABUNDANCE, or Large Quantity of things available.

Dominican: Anoche fui al Super Bowl Party de Manuel, y ese tiguere se la boto habia Cerverzas, Romo, Pizzas, era FULL DE TO’.

English: Manuel Super Bowl Party was great; there was PLENTY of anything you need it.

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February 4, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: EN PILA – Slang for being energetic with tons of enthusiasm to go party.

Dominican: Hoy Es Viernes, Estamos EN PILA…HOY SE BEBE!

English: It’s Super bowl Weekend, I have the ENERGY reserved for our Super Bowl Party, let’s Go!

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February 3, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: LA DAÑATE’ OR LA MACATE’ – Slang for a person who committed an error or is at fault.

Dominican: Oye Manin, LA MACATE!, dejaste la luz del carro predinda!

English: Bro! it is all your FAULT, you left the car lights on!

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February 2, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ELLA/EL TA COMO E’ – Slang for a person who’s ATTRACTIVE.

Dominican: Manin, tu ve Jennifer Lopez, la tipa TA COMO E’!

English: Bro! You see Jennifer Lopez, she is banging, very ATRACTIVE women right there.

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January 31, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: VITRINA – Slang for a person who enjoys to SHOW OFF (FANTAMOSO).

Dominican: Manuel tiene much pinta, el tiguere priva en VITRINA.

English: Manuel dresses in style at all times, he likes to SHOW OFF.

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January 28, 2010

Dominican Word of The Day is: O’FRECOME – Expression of astonishment (shock) or annoyance “Oh My Gosh” “OMG”, WOW!

Dominican: O’FRECOME pero cuanta nieve.

English: OMG, this is just too much Snow.

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January 27, 2010

Dominican Word of The Day is: PEGA(O) – slang for a person who includes themselves in activities/events without being invited.

Dominican: Oye! Pero Manuel Se PEGO para ir a la fiesta.

English: Manuel, such an opportunist, he just invited himself to the party.

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January 26, 2010

Dominican Word of The Day is: BUCHÚ (BUCHE) – Slang for a person’s big (“juicy”) Cheeks.

Dominican: El Hijo de Manuel es un BUCHÚ! Tiene unos Buches que son para comerselos.

English: Manuel son has big adorable CHEEKS!

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January 24, 2010

Dominican Word of The Day is: NAVE– Although this slang means a SPACE SHIP to Dominican this is a FAST FURIOUS CAR; one that is (“hooked up” or “PIMPED”).

Dominican: Manuel tiene un BM loco, eso es una NAVE nitida.

English: Manuel bought a nice BMW, the car fast and furious.

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January 21, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: EL FUELTE’– Although this Slang means to be STRONG, its significance is for a person who STANDS OUT (THE MAN)from the rest.

Dominican: Manuel, ese tiguere es EL FUERTE’, el tiguere anda en un carro Bentley, con un monton de menores.

English: Manuel, he is THE MAN, dude drives a Bentley and has tons of Girls by his side.

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January 21, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: CHERCHA – Slang for when friends gather to hang out, or simply just have a good time. It also refers to someone bringing “street talk” or “street game” into a conversation or deal.

Dominican: Manuel le dijo a su hija: “Dejate de CHERCHA que tu no vas pa’ la calle hoy”

English: Manuel to his Daughter: “Sweetheart stop making plans, you are not going out tonight”.

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January 19, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: COMIENDO CABLE – Expression when someone is BROKE (no money).

Dominican: Manuel esta mal loco, el tiguere tiene 6 meses que no trabaja, es COMIENDO CABLE que esta.

English: Manuel has been out of work for six months now, he is just BROKE.

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January 17, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: ME CALENTE’ – Expression when you’ve got in TROUBLE with your partner (or trouble in general).

Dominican: Manuel esta CALIENTE con la mujer, llego anoche a las 5 de la mañana.

English: Manuel got is TROUBLE with his wife since he decided to get home at 5 a.m.

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January 17, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: REGUERO – Slang for a MESS (Messy Room).

Dominican: Manuel no limpia, tiene un REGUERO en su cuarto.

English: Manuel hates cleaning his room, no wonder is a big MESS in there.

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January 14, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: FAJAO (FAJARSE) – Slang to work hard. It also stands for FIGHTING.

Dominican: Manuel se FAJO esta semana trabajndo.
Dominican: Manuel se FAJO con Miguel.

English: Manuel worked really hard this week.
English: Manuel fought with Miguel .

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January 13, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: MANIN– Slang for FRIEND/BUDDY.

Dominican: MANIN Dame un toque Manin.

English: Hey Buddy could you please call me?

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January 12, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: GUACHIMAN– Slang for a Body Guard (Security officer).

Dominican: El GUACHIMAN de Omega le da un sumbon a cualquiera que se le acerque.

English:Madonna’s Body Guard does not allow anyone near her.

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January 11, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: LOCO DE REMATE – Expression when someone has gone extremely Crazy (INSANE).

Dominican: Un Tiguere en los EEUU mato a varias gentes en Arizona, ese tipo esta LOCO DE REMATE.

English: Jared Lee Loughner went INSANE when he mass killed attendants at a political rally.

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January 10, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: MAÑA – Slang for a Bad Habit.

Dominican: Manuel tiene la MAÑA de mamarse el Deo’.

English: Manuel has the BAD HABIT to suck his thumb.

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January 7, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: “E’ PA FUERA QUE VAN” – Popular expression by Dominicans in hopes to EXPEL their current government.

Dominican: A los Democratas del Gobierno Americano E’ PA FUERA QUE LE DIERON!

English: The Democratic Party was Expelled from power!

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January 6, 2011

Dominican Word of The Day is: EMBALAR/O – Slang for FLEEING a scene.

Dominican: El Ladron entro al Banco y se Robo to’ lo cuarto, antes de la policia llegar se EMBALAO’.

English: The thief robbed the bank and right before the cops got there he FLED the scene.

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January 5, 2011

Today's Dominican Word of The Day is: UN COME-EME – Slang for someone ugly.

Dominican: Diantre, pero ese tiguere si que que se ve como UN COME-EME, ni a la cara le puedo ver.

English: This guy is so UGLY, I can’t even look straight at him.

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January 4, 2011

Today's Dominican Word of The Day is: REBULU’ – Slang for fight/riot, un Pleito.

Dominican: Manuel estuvo en una disco de Washington Heights, cuando un tiguere saco una pistola y se almo un REBULU’.

English: Manuel was at a night club, when someone pulled out a gun and a FIGHT broke out.

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January 3, 2011

Today's Dominican Word of The Day is: ESTROPIAO’ – Slang when someone is tired (Dog Tired).

Dominican: Despues de todos estos Bonches Navideños, hoy no quisiera trabajar, ‘toy ESTROPIAO’.

English: After all the Christmas Festivities; I wish today was not a working day, I am TIRED!

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