Dominican Idioms and Popular Expressions


matatán

The one who knows it all.

“na de na”

From the phrase:“Nada de nada”( Nothing of nothing). As in: “nothing is going on”, “nothing is left”.

“nariz de frononó”

Big nose.

“no perder ni pie ni pisada”

To watch or to pay very close attention to someone or something.

ñampiarse

To eat something in one “shot” or with one bite. To steal, to remove or deduct.

ñáñaras

Allergies and minor skin infections.

ñapa

A free, extra, small portion that a salesperson adds to a purchase as a bonus or as a way of showing appreciation for the purchase.

ñeca

feces.

ñeco/a

A person who has lost an arm, a hand or a finger.

ñeñe (Ay…!).

(Ay…!): Expression of rejection.

ñéquete!

Expression of rejection.

ñoña

The Presidential Band.