An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g. ghetto). El cuero de Gerardo lo extorsionaba, amenazándolo con contarle a su mujer sobre su affaire.Gerardo’s lover blackmailed him, threatening to tell his wife about the affair.
They kill tigers for their hides. Este cuero de vaca será usado para hacer una alfombra.This cow skin will be used to make a rug. El borracho bebió todo el vino de su cuero.The drunkard drank all the wine from his wineskin.
Coro translates to “chorus”, but it’s also Dominican Republic slang for a big party. El sábado tenemos un coro, y no puedes faltar – We have a big party on Saturday, and you can’t miss it
Nobody cooks better than her This one is common in many Spanish speaking countries and simply means a “thing”, which is good to know should you forget the correct word for something. This Dominican Republic slang translates as “in the pot”, but is used to say that you don’t have any money, or you’re broke.
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