Colmado
Grocery store, market
The Campo
Rural area, countryside
Chinga
Slang for sexual intercourse
Jurones
A furry rabbit-sized mammal from the genus Dasyprocta that can be found throughout the American tropics
Tígueres
Dominican slang that is generally used to describe a crafty, astute, or cunning person, or young guys in general
Pinga
Slang for the male genitals
Cobrador
The person on an autobús (minibus) that collects rider's fares
Vaina
Thing/nuisance
Pato
Slang used to refer to a homosexual which usually carries derogatory connotations
Guineo
Banana plants
Flaca
A skinny woman
Muchacho/a
Kid, young man/woman
Toma
A command meaning "take this"
Eshú
A Yoruban god known for being a trickster, he serves as a messenger between God and the people
Bendición
Blessings
Que Dios te bendiga
"God bless you"
Ashko
Disgust
Compa'i
A shortened version of "compadre," which means buddy or friend
Pastelito
Dominican pastries stuffed with veggies and meat, similar to an empanada
Tostones
Fried plantains
Pernil
Roasted pork shoulder
Quisqueya
A colloquial way of saying the Dominican Republic and the original Taíno name for Hispaniola, believed to mean "mother of all lands"
Sucia
Mistress
Olvídate
"Forget about it"
H
Slang for heroin
Sala
Living room
Cabrón
Bastard
Nena
Baby
Selo
A dice game
Aguantando
To bear, to take
Mascotas
Notebook (Dominican Republic)
Abuelo
Grandpa
Barrio
Neighborhood
Malditos
"Damned things"
Finca
Ranch/farm
Porfirio Rubirosas
Yunior uses this term to describe the young men who lust after his mother in "Aguantando." Porfirio Rubirosa was a Dominican personality who was known for his womanizing ways. He was once termed the "most interesting man in the world."
Fulano
A "so-and-so" or "whats-his-name"
Vete pa'l carajo
"Go to Hell"
Brujo
Male witch
Madrina
Godmother
Desastre
Disaster
Nalgas
Butt cheeks
Bravo
Angry, mad, or upset
Novia
Girlfriend
Malecón
Sea wall
Amapolas
Poppies
Prieto
(Colloquial) meant to refer to someone with dark skin
Concho
Taxi (Dominican Republic)
Guayabera
Lightweight man's shirt with pockets and sometimes tucks or embroidery, worn outside trousers
Sinvergüenzas
"Shameless kids"
Miraclevilla
A mixture of miracle (miracle) and maravilla (wonder)
Morenos
Black people
Mangú
Mashed plantains eaten for breakfast
Pepetón
"Asshole"
Punto
Period
Cojones
Balls
Jeva
Girlfriend
Muñeca
Doll/darling
Zángano
Lazy slacker
Gringo
Yankee/white guy
Cuídate
"Take care of yourself"
Malcriado
Spoiled kid
Café dehuller
A heavy machine used to remove the hulls from coffee beans
Conucos
Parcel of land
Café con leche
Milk with coffee, sometimes used to describe a latte (espresso with milk)
Casas ajenas
Strangers' houses
Lechosa
Papaya
Santeras
Caretakers of a sanctuary
