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What does «el negocito» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el negocito
a little business of one's own
| Meaning | a little business of one's own |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | el pequeño negocio propio |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Montó un negocito de comida.»
She started a little food business.
The diminutive does not make it less serious: it is what many people aspire to, and often the main income.
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