Dominican Idioms and Popular Expressions
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matatán |
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The one who knows it all. |
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“na de na” |
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From the phrase:“Nada de nada”( Nothing of nothing). As in: “nothing is going on”, “nothing is left”. |
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“nariz de frononó” |
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Big nose. |
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“no perder ni pie ni pisada” |
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To watch or to pay very close attention to someone or something. |
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ñampiarse |
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To eat something in one “shot” or with one bite. To steal, to remove or deduct. |
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ñáñaras |
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Allergies and minor skin infections. |
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ñapa |
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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. |
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ñeca |
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feces. |
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ñeco/a |
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A person who has lost an arm, a hand or a finger. |
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ñeñe (Ay…!). |
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(Ay…!): Expression of rejection. |
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ñéquete! |
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Expression of rejection. |
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ñoña |
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The Presidential Band. |