Interactive SpanishHome › Dominican Spanish › Slang dictionary › el callejón
What does «el callejón» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el callejón
the alley
| Meaning | the alley |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | calle estrecha del barrio |
| Register | Neutral |
«Vive en el callejón de atrás.»
He lives in the alley round the back.
A narrow street, often a dead end. In working-class neighborhoods a whole social life happens there.
Related Dominican words
- capitaleño — from Santo Domingo
- colmado — corner store
- el barrio — the neighborhood
- el comedor — small cheap eatery
- el malecón — the seafront promenade
- el monte — the bush, the countryside
- el parador — a roadside stop
- la bomba — the gas station
- la clínica — the private clinic
- el negocio — a shop, a place of business
Practise Dominican Spanish on your phone
The free app Learn Dominican Spanish teaches these words in real conversations, with Dominican audio, games and a map of the Dominican Republic.
Free: 50 Dominican words you'll hear on day one
A 10-page PDF with meanings and real examples. Straight to your inbox.
Learn to speak it, not just read it
These words come from the course of José, a Dominican Spanish teacher. Practise them in context with the free lessons, or book a class and talk with a real Dominican.