lambedera

amberse alamberse a

To kill someone.

latigoso

used to describe rubber or something that has elastic quality.

lavagallo

Bad quality rum.

lenguaraje

Term used to refer to the incomprehensible articulations of children when they are beginning to speak. Baby talk. Unintelligible words or pronunciations.

levante

“Hacer un …” (to make a …). To (romantically) conquer a woman or a man. To romantically win another person’s heart.

levente

A vagrant, a person without an occupation, disrespectful (“fresco/a”), lacks self-respect.

linda

“No va a ver a …” (“Will not see …”). Will not eat.

“llora ante la presencia de Dios”

Phrase use to describe a very bad situation or event that should not take place or be allowed.

locrio

Typical Dominican dish; rice mixed with meat (of different types).