Spanish Slang and Expressions used in Dominican Republic

Qué lo que? - What's up?/How are you?

Diache - Wow/Oh my god!

Chévere - Cool/Great

Guayarse - To make a mistake

Jevi - Cool/Awesome

Chapiadora - A gold digger

Qué lo que ta pasando? - What's going on?

Tiguere - A street-smart person

Wepa - An expression of excitement or approval

Concho - Public transportation, especially buses or minibusses

Bregar - To work hard or struggle

Chulito - A cute guy

Vaina - Thing/Stuff

Dar coro - To hang out

Pilón - Bonus/Extra

Chivo - Police

Pariguayo - A clueless or naive person

Boche - A scolding or reprimand

Jumo - Drunk

Dar patada - To reject or dismiss something

Plátano power - Pride in Dominican culture and identity

Ñapa - A little extra, often given as a bonus or discount

Vamo a darle - Let's go for it/Let's do it

Chacho - A friend or buddy

Yeyo - Cocaine

Mangú - A traditional Dominican breakfast dish made of mashed plantains

Maldita sea - Damn it!

Chimi - A type of street food, similar to a hamburger but with a Dominican twist

Cañazo - A strong alcoholic drink, usually made from sugarcane

Pela bola - To deceive or trick someone

Suadero - A slang term for money

Pelotero - A baseball player

Apretado - A tight or uncomfortable situation

Dame un chin - Give me a little bit

Pachá - A party or social gathering

Coger lucha - To struggle or work hard to achieve something

Patatús - A sudden and overwhelming feeling or emotion

Toto - Slang term for female genitalia

Chapear - To kiss

Guagua - A bus or van used for transportation

Qué lo que es - What's happening/What's going on

Desgüevado - Lazy or unproductive

Jumeta - A hangover

Pinta - Appearance or look

Chifú - A crazy or weird person

Zafacón - A trash can or garbage bin

Bomba - A rumor or piece of gossip

Cuero - Leather or slang for a beautiful woman

Tostón - Fried plantains, a common side dish in Dominican cuisine

Qué lo que fue - What happened/What went down