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What does «a la vera» mean in Dominican Spanish?
a la vera
right next to
| Meaning | right next to |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | al lado de |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Yo taba a la vera de la acera.»
I was right next to the sidewalk.
Beside something or someone. It sounds warm and a bit country; in the city you also hear «al lado».
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- el monte — the bush, the countryside
- el parador — a roadside stop
- la bomba — the gas station
- la clínica — the private clinic
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