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Dominican slang, decoded
"Tíguere"
A sharp, street smart go-getter who finds a way.
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The Dominican Colmado: A Guide to the Corner Store That Never Sleeps
A colmado is technically a corner store, but that description barely scratches the surface. It's the neighborhood bank (ask nicely and you can buy on credit), the social club, the…
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