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What does «debaratáo» mean in Dominican Spanish?
debaratáo
falling apart
| Meaning | falling apart |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | desbaratado, roto |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Ese carro ta debaratáo.»
That car is falling apart.
«Desbaratado» with the s gone. Said about things, and about a person who is worn out.
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- el tinaco — the water tank
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