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What does «el charco» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el charco
a river pool (the deep spot you swim in)
| Meaning | a river pool (the deep spot you swim in) |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | poza natural de río |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Nos bañamos en el charco de arriba.»
We swam in the upper pool.
The deep part of a river where you can swim. Every charco has its own name in the village.
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