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What does «el balneario» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el balneario
a river bathing spot (with food and music)
| Meaning | a river bathing spot (with food and music) |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | zona de baño en un río |
| Register | Neutral |
«Ese balneario tiene agua bien fría.»
That river spot has really cold water.
In the DR a balneario is on a river, not the sea. Many have thatched shelters, music and food.
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