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What does «criollo» mean in Dominican Spanish?
criollo
local, homegrown
| Meaning | local, homegrown |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | local, de aquí |
| Register | Neutral |
«Pollo criollo, no de granja.»
Local chicken, not factory-farmed.
It means «from here, the way it has always been». Used for food, music and customs.
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