A Guide to Dominican Slang

Dominican Spanish is known for its fast pace and unique expressions. Common slang includes: “Klk” or “Que lo que” (What’s up?), “Tigre/Tiguere” (dude, guy), “Vaina” (thing, stuff), “Chevere” (cool), “Guagua” (bus), “Un chin” (a little bit). “Mangú” refers to a popular dish and can also mean “mess”. Dominicans often drop the ‘s’ at the end of words. Remember, Dominican slang can be very localized, so pay attention to how it’s used in context.

Finally, Spanish teachers worth your time!

Experience the LingoToGo difference for yourself with a free week of unlimited lessons.

Expert teachers, raving students, guaranteed fun.

No credit card required. No obligation.

Free trial only available in the Americas and Europe. If you are in another region, you can sign up for one week of unlimited Spanish lessons for one dollar. Here’s the link to sign up for $1.