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What does «figurear» mean in Dominican Spanish?
figurear
to be seen, to pose
| Meaning | to be seen, to pose |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | exhibirse, hacerse notar |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Fue pa'llá nada má' a figurear.»
He only went over there to be seen.
To put yourself where the cameras and the people are. The noun is «figureo».
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