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What does «una fría» mean in Dominican Spanish?
una fría
a cold one, a beer
| Meaning | a cold one, a beer |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | una cerveza fría |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Tráeme una fría, que hace calor.»
Bring me a cold one, it's hot.
The simplest way to order a beer. Nobody needs to say the word «cerveza».
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