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What does «la jarra» mean in Dominican Spanish?
la jarra
a wide mug
| Meaning | a wide mug |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | la taza ancha |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Un café en jarra, tú sabe', pa' agarrar el día.»
A coffee in a mug, you know, to get the day going.
A wide, low cup with a handle. Coffee «en jarra» is the big morning one.
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- el moro — rice and beans; your daily bread
- el morísoñando — orange-and-milk shake
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