1. “¿Qué lo qué?” (What’s up?) – A typical Dominican greeting.
2. “Una bandera, por favor.” (A bandera, please.) – To order the national dish of rice, beans, and meat.
3. “¿Dónde está la playa Bávaro?” (Where is Bávaro Beach?) – For finding popular beaches.
4. “¿Cómo llego a la Zona Colonial?” (How do I get to the Colonial Zone?) – For exploring Santo Domingo’s historic area.
5. “Un mamajuana, por favor.” (A mamajuana, please.) – To try the local spiced rum drink.
6. “¿Dónde puedo bailar merengue?” (Where can I dance merengue?) – For experiencing Dominican dance culture.
7. “Está to’ chévere.” (Everything’s cool.) – A very Dominican way to say things are good.
8. “¿Cuánto cuesta el motoconcho?” (How much is the motorcycle taxi?) – For using local transport.
Essential Phrases for Traveling in the Dominican Republic
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