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What does «el san» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el san
a rotating savings club
| Meaning | a rotating savings club |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | grupo de ahorro rotativo |
| Register | Neutral |
«Estoy metida en un san para comprar la nevera.»
I'm in a savings club to buy the fridge.
Several people put in the same amount every week and each takes the whole pot in turn. A widespread informal savings system, built on trust.
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